Assembly Operations Leader - Lean & Productivity Coach

Vector Talent Solutions; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Talent Solutions seeks an Assembly Coordinator in Canton, MA to lead daily assembly operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will coordinate production schedules, balance workloads, and drive productivity while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, coaches teams, improves processes, and collaborates across departments to meet operational goals and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in assembly, manufacturing, or production operations.
• Experience in a lead, coordinator, or supervisory role preferred.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience tracking production metrics and driving productivity improvements.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or production tracking software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily assembly operations by managing production schedules, assigning workloads, and ensuring production targets are met.
• Monitor KPIs, including productivity, schedule attainment, and labor utilization, while resolving workflow bottlenecks.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and training to the assembly team to promote accountability, flexibility, and high performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing lean manufacturing practices and optimizing labor utilization.
• Ensure all assembly work meets quality standards while maintaining compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with Planning and Warehouse teams to ensure timely material availability and efficient inventory management.
• Foster clear communication across shifts and departments while supporting staffing and workforce planning efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Lean manufacturing

Production tracking

ERP systems

Tools

ERP software

Production tracking tools

Job description

Vector Talent Solutions seeks an Assembly Coordinator in Canton, MA to lead daily assembly operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will coordinate production schedules, balance workloads, and drive productivity while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, coaches teams, improves processes, and collaborates across departments to meet operational goals and support continuous improvement initiatives.