Assembly Supervisor

Job Juncture; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a production supervisor to coordinate and direct the activities of manufacturing staff on the shop floor. You will plan and assign work, implement procedures, train employees, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a smooth operation.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing, 2+ years of supervision, and the ability to read drawings. Experience with Lean practices, safety, and inventory management is essential for daily leadership and problem solving.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in material handling or manufacturing plant environments (union experience a plus).
• 2+ years supervising employees.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve.
• MIG weld preferred.
• Proficiency in operating a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, direct and lead production employees to meet production levels.
• Determine and assign work schedules and expedite workflow.
• Coordinate materials for jobs and maintain inventory levels.
• Ensure quality and policy conformance; inspect first piece and periodic checks.
• Supervise for quality, efficiency, teamwork and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Read engineering drawings

Problem solving

MIG welding

Forklift operation

Job description

Supervisors directly manage and coordinate activities of production employees by planning and assigning work, implementing procedures, training employees and recommending improvements in shop production while ensuring a smooth and consistent operation.

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate, direct and lead production employees to achieve production levels that meet or beat budget.
• Determine and assign work schedules and expedite workflow.
• Coordinate materials for jobs and maintain inventory levels.
• Examine work for quality and conformance to policies and procedures—1 st piece and periodically afterward.
• Supervise production employees to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, commitment and teamwork.
• Responsible for implementation of Lean layouts, techniques, & tools in area.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost and safety to achieve positive results in all areas.
• Train, motivate, monitor and evaluate performance of employees.
• Control and minimize labor hours.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Perform accident and injury investigations.
• Responsible for shop floor organization and housekeeping.
• Minimize production rework, maintenance expenses, and shop supply expenses in area.
• Recognize and communicate any priority projects or problems, especially those that impact customer schedules & ship dates.
• Distribute, collect, review, verify and enter employee production cards by specified deadlines.
• Review, verify and submit employee timecards by specified deadlines.
• Communicate with co-workers in a professional and respectful manner.
• Recognize and report to Human Resources any employee problems or personnel issues.
• Administer CBA & Work Rules and grievance handling through 1 st Step.
• Setup work areas for the next day.
• Open and close the building/s.

Experience / Skill

• 5+ years working in a material handling and/or manufacturing plant (union experience a plus).
• 2 + years supervising employees.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to MIG weld preferred.
• Proficiency in operating a forklift.

Physical Demands

• Some physical exertion required.
• Heavy lifting and moving of equipment; lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend and move about the facility.
• Exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors.
• Safety glasses and steel toes will be required.