Assembly Supervisor

Daniels Manufacturing Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniels Manufacturing Corporation seeks an Assembly Department Supervisor to lead daily operations and staffing across assembly cells producing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic tools and related equipment for commercial, defense, and aerospace customers. This role emphasizes production flow, coaching, and on-time execution.

The ideal candidate will role-model Lean/ISO practices, maintain visible leadership on the shop floor, drive kaizen events, and foster a safe, high-performing

Responsibilities

• Lead daily stand-up meetings to communicate goals, review progress, and assign responsibilities
• Ensure attendance, time management, and productivity standards are met across assigned cells
• Monitor work order status and coordinate priorities to ensure on-time completion of work
• Maintain visual management boards, production logs, and performance metrics
• Schedule and balance crew assignments to align labor with production demand
• Train and cross-train assemblers to build flexibility and strengthen team capability
• Conduct on-the-job coaching, performance check-ins, and individual development discussions
• Enforce quality standards and workmanship expectations consistent with ISO/AS9100 requirements in alignment with company quality objectives
• Identify production barriers and lead quick-response countermeasures as the first line of defense problem solver for production
• Maintain proper documentation, traveler accuracy, and tool calibration compliance
• Promote a culture of safety and housekeeping; ensure adherence to OSHA and company policies
• Participate in kaizen events and implement lean practices for waste reduction
• Provide feedback to Engineering and Supply Chain regarding building issues and material shortages.
• Support department initiatives led by the Manager, including new product introductions, lean projects, cross training, and staffing
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment built on trust, respect, and continuous learning

Job description

The Assembly Department Supervisor is responsible for directly overseeing daily operations and personnel within the assembly cells that produce mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic tools, jigs, kits, dies, fixtures, gages, and related equipment for commercial, defense, and aerospace customers. This role focuses on staffing, production flow, accountability, and individual development to achieve daily and monthly production goals.

The ideal candidate leads by example, models company values, and maintains a visible presence on the shop floor coaching team members, ensuring quality standards, solving problems in real time, and maintaining a safe, organized, and high-performing work environment. We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated leader to help us build a modern assembly operation that adopts lean methodologies and other best practices from industry.

• Lead daily stand-up meetings to communicate goals, review progress, and assign responsibilities
• Ensure attendance, time management, and productivity standards are met across assigned cells
• Monitor work order status and coordinate priorities to ensure on-time completion of work
• Maintain visual management boards, production logs, and performance metrics
• Schedule and balance crew assignments to align labor with production demand
• Train and cross-train assemblers to build flexibility and strengthen team capability
• Conduct on-the-job coaching, performance check-ins, and individual development discussions
• Enforce quality standards and workmanship expectations consistent with ISO/AS9100 requirements in alignment with company quality objectives
• Identify production barriers and lead quick-response countermeasures as the first line of defense problem solver for production
• Maintain proper documentation, traveler accuracy, and tool calibration compliance
• Promote a culture of safety and housekeeping; ensure adherence to OSHA and company policies
• Participate in kaizen events and implement lean practices for waste reduction
• Provide feedback to Engineering and Supply Chain regarding building issues and material shortages.
• Support department initiatives led by the Manager, including new product introductions, lean projects, cross training, and staffing
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment built on trust, respect, and continuous learning