Assembly Supervisor

Software Placement Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Detroit, MI is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to directly manage shop-floor production employees, plan work, train staff and drive improvements to keep operations running smoothly and consistently.

You will lead scheduling, material readiness, quality checks and the application of Lean methods to optimize performance, safety and on-time shipments. This on-site role requires strong hands-on leadership and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in material handling or manufacturing.
• 2+ years supervising employees.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Lean/Continuous Improvement experience.
• Proficiency operating a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, direct and lead production staff to meet budgets and throughput.
• Assign work schedules and expedite workflow.
• Ensure materials are ready and inventory levels are maintained.
• Inspect work for quality and conformance to standards.
• Apply Lean layouts, techniques and tools in the area.
• Train, motivate and evaluate employee performance.
• Control and minimize labor hours and improve efficiency.
• Maintain safety, incident reporting and housekeeping on the shop floor.

Skills

Production supervision

Lean / continuous improvement

Reading engineering drawings

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Job description

Location: Detroit, MI | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

An established manufacturing operation is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to directly manage and coordinate production employees on the shop floor. This role is critical to planning and assigning work, implementing procedures, training staff, and driving improvements to keep operations running smoothly and consistently.

What you'll do

• 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—1st piece and periodically afterward
• Supervise production employees to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, commitment and teamwork
• Implement Lean layouts, techniques, and tools in the assigned 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 proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed
• Perform accident and injury investigations
• Maintain shop floor organization and housekeeping
• Minimize production rework, maintenance expenses, and shop supply expenses in area
• Recognize and communicate priority projects or problems, especially those impacting customer schedules and 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 employee problems or personnel issues to Human Resources
• Administer CBA and Work Rules, and handle grievances through 1st Step
• Set up work areas for the next day
• Open and close the building(s)

Required qualifications

• 5+ years working in a material handling and/or manufacturing plant
• 2+ years supervising employees
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve
• Proficiency in operating a forklift
• 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 required

Preferred qualifications

• Union experience a plus
• Ability to MIG weld preferred

Why this role

This position offers the chance to lead production teams and directly shape quality, efficiency, and safety outcomes on the shop floor.