ASSEMBLY SUPERVISOR

Glock; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GLOCK, Inc. USA is seeking a skilled Shift Supervisor for the Assembly Department in Smyrna, GA. This role oversees assembly lines, ensures safety, productivity, and quality, and leads training for Lead Assemblers.

The candidate will drive LEAN initiatives, coordinate with production range, logistics, and purchasing, and maintain ISO/OSHA compliance while developing cross-trained team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or a GED.
• At least 3 years of experience as a shift supervisor preferably in firearms, assembly, automotive, and/or metal manufacturing industry.
• Lean Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office
• English, German optional

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production needs by utilizing separate assembly lines and personnel to achieve high productivity.
• Monitor activities on the Assembly lines, cleaning area, and Inventory Control.
• Select, train, and certify Lead Assemblers.
• Oversee assembly training of all new assembly line workers.
• Ensure daily and monthly production quotas are met and safety procedures are followed.
• Support Lean activities and 5S principles to achieve high quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship Management

Ethical Practice

Critical Evaluation

Time Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GLOCK, Inc. USA, 6000 Highlands Parkway, Smyrna, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM

General Purpose:

Ensure that the assembling of Glock, Inc. production products are completed according to company procedures and productivity goals, as well as internal and external quality specifications.

Shift(s) Available:

• 2nd shift (1:30 PM to 9:30 PM), Monday through Friday

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises shift employees working in his/her area of responsibility (Assembly Department).
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include recommendations of hiring and firing employees and planning, assigning and directing work, conducting employee performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Efficiently coordinates production needs by utilizing the separate assembly lines and personnel in the department to achieve the highest level of productivity.
• Will monitor all activities on the Assembly lines, cleaning area, and Inventory Control always.
• Will select, train, and certify Lead Assemblers.
• Oversees assembly training of all new assembly line workers.
• Responsible for ensuring that all emergency/safety procedures set in policy are adhered to and rehearsed by all assemblers on a regular basis.
• Ensures that daily and monthly production quotas are met.
• Supports issuing of daily and monthly Assembly and Production Range reports in coordination with the department KPIs.
• Ensures compliance of product to internal and external quality specifications.
• Investigates corrective actions in the Assembly department and assists with providing causes and corrections.
• Supports all LEAN activities in the Assembly area, especially the sustainable execution and implementation of 5S principles (order and cleanliness) and continuous process improvement (stable processes) based on KAIZEN principles to achieve highest quality standards.
• Supports the testing of new equipment and processes.
• Supports necessary information exchange between shifts and with the production range, logistics and purchasing (supply chain), quality and manufacturing.
• Promptly communicates equipment and personnel issues to the Assembly and production range Manager.
• Defines and executes on training plans for assembly operators and promotes cross training activities among the shift team members.
• Develops cooperative relationships with his/her counterparts of other GLOCK units worldwide and ensures respective information flow.
• Ensures compliance with legal- and company ordinances in his/her areas of responsibility.
• Ensures compliance to ISO-, OSHA- and Environmental Protection regulatory and ensures highest safety standards in his/her area of responsibility.
• Keeps his/her standard of knowledge up to date in his/her area of responsibility through continuing education measures.
• Contributes to ongoing company development and increasing competitiveness in conjunction with superiors; carries out corresponding activities in his/her area of responsibility.

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, pre-skills, and/or abilities needed to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified employees or applicants with disabilities.

• Leadership
• Communication
• Relationship Management
• Ethical Practice
• Critical Evaluation
• Time Management
• Analytical Thinking

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma or a GED

At least 3 years of experience as a shift supervisor preferably in the firearms, assembly, automotive, and/or metal manufacturing industry

• Performance Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office
• English, German optional

Licenses and Certifications:

• A GLOCK Armorer Certificate or Certificate from a credited Gunsmith School, and/or experience in maintenance repair of pistols or in handling pistols/firearms.
• NRA Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified employees and applicants with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Physical exertion may be required to lift in excess of 40 pounds and transport up to 40 pounds with assistance. Work requires bending, stooping, and working in small, cramped areas. The employee is regularly required to work with and around oils, coolants, and cleaning solutions. Personal safety protective equipment is required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. Work involved minute exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. While performing job duties, the employee is exposed to lead in a controlled and monitored environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

GLOCK, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.Employment decisions at GLOCK, Inc. will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. GLOCK, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and parenting status), age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to a commitment to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, GLOCK, Inc. has established an affirmative action program to promote opportunities for individuals in certain protected classes throughout GLOCK, Inc.

GLOCK, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees to participate in the job application or interview process.

To request a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for an open position, please send an email to our HR Team [e-mail] the following information:

• Your full name
• Your contact information
• A description of your accommodation request

GLOCK, Inc. USA, 6000 Highlands Parkway, Smyrna, Georgia, United States of America