Assembly Supervisor

PHD Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PHD, Inc. Fort Wayne Manufacturing is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to oversee daily operations, guide assembly staff, and ensure on-time product delivery.

The role combines shop floor leadership with process optimization, quality, and safety initiatives in a 1st shift setting. The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of managerial experience in manufacturing, strong communication, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate’s degree in manufacturing/engineering is preferred.
• Minimum 2–4 years of management experience in an assembly or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing union and non-union workforces is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of assembly processes, metal shop work, and manufacturing information systems.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and complex spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and evaluate assembly staff to achieve high performance and develop skills; maintain on-floor presence.
• Monitor assembly cell productivity to ensure on-time delivery; support quality, safety, and cost directives.
• Implement processes to support new product introductions and custom products.
• Address inventory, workload, tooling, and employee issues promptly to minimize productivity loss; handle quality discrepancies and corrective actions.
• Communicate corporate updates to the team and respond to production status inquiries from customers.
• Coordinate training, certification, and skill development for assembly personnel with Training and Development Manager.
• Document disciplinary actions and attendance; ensure adherence to shop rules and policies.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in manufacturing/engineering

Job description

PHD, Inc. Fort Wayne Manufacturing - Fort Wayne, IN 46809

Overview

Salary Range

Position Type

Full Time

Job Shift

1st Shift

Description

Position Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Assembly Supervisor to oversee daily operations and maintain productivity within our Assembly Cells. Reporting to this role are Assembly employees, who may be union or non-union. The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the on-time delivery of PHD products, managing and developing the assembly workforce, and implementing operational initiatives related to quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership:Supervise, coach, and evaluate direct reports to achieve high performance and develop their skills. Maintain a visible presence on the shop floor to address employee questions and concerns.
• Operational Oversight:Monitor and maintain Assembly Cell productivity to ensure 100% on-time delivery of products. Support Operations directives related to quality, safety, and expense control.
• Process Management:Implement processes and systems to support new product introductions and custom products in a timely manner. Continuously improve processes and systems to support plant goals.
• Issue Resolution:Address inventory, workload, tooling, and employee issues promptly and proactively to minimize productivity loss. Handle quality discrepancies, corrective actions, and accident reporting.
• Communication:Serve as a communication channel for corporate updates to the team. Provide timely and accurate responses to customer service requests regarding production status.
• Training & Development:Coordinate training, certification, and skill development for assembly personnel in collaboration with the Training and Development Manager.
• Administrative Compliance:Accurately document disciplinary actions and attendance records. Ensure adherence to Shop Rules and company policies.

Work Environment:This role involves time split between a climate-controlled office and the manufacturing floor. You mayencounterchemicals such as lubricants and coolant, as well as mists,dusts, and odors associated with metalworking. Troubleshooting takes place around machinery with moving parts and material by-products. Noise levels are higher on the floor than in the office. The facility issingle-levelwith concrete floors and no stairs or inclines; rubber/foam mats are present in machining and assembly areas.

Physical Demands:The position requires extensive sitting along with repetitive hand and wrist motions, manual dexterity, and reaching. Frequent standing, walking, speaking, and listening are expected.Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. and good close visual ability are also required.

The above statements describe keyaccountabilitiesand significant requirements for this position and are not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or other requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate’s degree in a manufacturing or engineering-related field is preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years of management experience in an assembly or manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience managing union and non-union workforces is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of assembly processes, metal shop work, and manufacturing information systems.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and complex spreadsheets.