Assembly Supervisor

Interstate Batteries; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Batteries is seeking an Assembly/Production Supervisor to lead the assembly line team in Urbandale, IA. You will oversee daily workflows, assign tasks, train staff, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role focuses on staffing, scheduling, and boosting productivity while maintaining compliance with production schedules and company policies. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of hands-on battery or small parts assembly experience, strong leadership, and excellent

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• 5+ years' experience with resistance welding, soldering, and small parts assembly and technical battery experience required.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently communicate, work with and/or train TM of all experience levels.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience effectively leading a team.
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the activities of the assembly line staff.
• Assign personnel to specific tasks and monitor processes to ensure employees perform them correctly
• Train staff on policies, procedures, and safety protocol; May develop training materials and manuals periodically
• Monitor workplace safety to prevent injuries and accidents; May conduct periodic inspections of materials and personnel
• Manage and prepare schedules for the assembly line workers that ensure steady rotation and adequate personnel levels for each shift.
• Support manufacturing activities by preparing daily activity reports; Maintain records to enhance productivity and ensure workers adhere to production schedules and quotas.

Skills

Team supervision

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Train staff

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical decision-making

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Our mission is to be a trusted workplace for team members to be their whole selves at work. A company that people love and positively impacts the lives of all whom we touch.

be your best self

At Interstate Batteries, you have the chance to be excellent at work and excellent at life. We know that professional success depends on personal wellbeing. That's why we want to enrich your life with the tools and services you need to succeed in every area of your life. Join us!

Purpose of Job:

Supervises and coordinates the work schedules, assignments, and completed battery pack products of Assembly/Production staff

Job Components:

• Oversee and guide the activities of the assembly line staff.

• Assign personnel to specific tasks and monitor processes to ensure employees perform them correctly

• Train staff on policies, procedures, and safety protocol; May develop training materials and manuals periodically

• Monitor workplace safety to prevent injuries and accidents; May conduct periodic inspections of materials and personnel

• Manage and prepare schedules for the assembly line workers that ensure steady rotation and adequate personnel levels for each shift.

• Support manufacturing activities by preparing daily activity reports; Maintain records to enhance productivity and ensure workers adhere to production schedules and quotas.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma

• 5+ years' experience with resistance welding, soldering, and small parts assembly and technical battery experience required

• Ability to accurately and efficiently communicate, work with and/or train TM of all experience levels

• Strong mechanical aptitude required

• Experience effectively leading a team

• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and policies

Scope Data:

• Supervises staff of Assembly/Production workers

• Interacts with Merchandising Support, Sales, Warehouse/Receiving, and Manufacturing

Work Environment:

• Ability to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time

• Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle, and talk and hear

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 20+ lbs.

Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.