Assembly Supervisor

Gilder Search Group; Franklin (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to lead a day-shift team of about 10 in Franklin, NH. You will drive daily production, uphold safety and quality, and partner with scheduling, inventory and logistics to meet on-time goals.

Responsibilities include scheduling, coaching, onboarding, Lean/5S initiatives, and ERP-based KPI tracking. Strong leadership, prior manufacturing supervision, and lifting up to 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Onsite, first shift, 5 days per week.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and navigate a manufacturing facility daily.

Responsibilities

• Provide floor leadership to ensure productivity, communication, and safety.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and coaching of new hires.
• Schedule daily production, assign tasks, and monitor progress toward targets.
• Collaborate with HR to resolve associate relations issues.
• Enforce safety protocols, inspections, and incident reviews.
• Work with scheduling, inventory, and logistics to meet on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Lean manufacturing

ERP systems

Safety culture

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Company Summary

Our client is an established international manufacturer of high-performance industrial products and specialized equipment. Serving a wide range of global commercial and industrial sectors, the organization maintains operations and engineering sites worldwide. The business prioritizes internal career progression and provides structured professional development and leadership growth paths across its facilities.

Role Summary

The Assembly Supervisor will provide operational direction, daily scheduling, and frontline leadership to a team of assembly technicians. This role is responsible for driving daily production output while maintaining strict safety, quality, and delivery benchmarks. Overseeing a day-shift team of roughly 10 team members, the Supervisor will focus on building team engagement, fostering a safety-first mindset, and driving continuous improvement on the floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support floor personnel to ensure high productivity, clear communication, and a strong safety culture.
• Assist with talent acquisition by promoting openings, interviewing candidates, and leading onboarding for new hires.
• Identify skill gaps, create cross-training plans, and offer ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Oversee daily floor operations, establish production goals, assign tasks, and monitor progress toward daily targets.
• Serve as a key contact for associate relations and collaborate with HR to resolve workplace issues constructively.
• Enforce facility safety protocols, lead inspections, address hazards immediately, and participate in incident reviews.
• Work closely with production scheduling, inventory, and logistics teams to meet on-time delivery goals.
• Maintain quality control standards, address non-conformances promptly, and manage shop floor scrap.
• Calculate labor hours required from master production schedules to balance staffing levels appropriately.
• Leverage ERP systems to track KPIs, monitor floor metrics, and generate routine operational reports.
• Lead 5S and lean initiatives to optimize workflow and eliminate waste across the shop floor.

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production plant.
• High school diploma with equivalent technical experience; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to work full-time onsite, 5 days per week on the 1st shift.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs and navigate a manufacturing facility daily (standing, bending, reaching).

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years leading teams within an electromechanical assembly or general manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, component joining, soldering, or welding techniques.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or formal continuous improvement frameworks.
• Practical experience utilizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for daily production tracking.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA guidelines, standard quality management, and mechanical fabrication.

Position Details

• Location: Franklin, NH (or Lakes Region / Central New Hampshire Area)
• Schedule: Onsite | Day Shift | Monday-Friday
• Compensation: Competitive Base Salary ($70K - $95K DOE) + Comprehensive Benefits Package