Assembly Supervisor I - 2nd Shift

Southern States, LLC; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States, LLC is seeking an Assembly Supervisor I for the 2nd Shift located in Hampton, Georgia. You will lead a team focusing on the assembly and testing of medium and high voltage electrical products, ensuring a culture of safety and efficiency while meeting production goals.

The position requires a high school diploma and five years of manufacturing experience with a leadership background. Strong communication and mentoring skills are essential for fostering team success and efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with leadership responsibility.
• Ability to read specifications, blueprints, and safety rules.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct assembly teams to ensure performance in safety and quality.
• Resolve quality concerns in collaboration with the Quality department.
• Schedule work and manage personnel activities.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Control

Manufacturing Efficiency

Communication

Coaching and Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

Job Summary:

The Assembly Supervisor I - 2nd Shift provides leadership and direction for a team of employees engaged in the assembly and testing of medium and high voltage electrical products. You will manage and track performance with respect to safety, quality, on‑time delivery, and efficiency for your respective area.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a safe and engaged work culture by ensuring you and your team comply with all policies, including proper use of personal protective gear and production equipment and by diligently performing 6S duties.
• Maintain high levels of quality by serving as a point of contact for any quality concerns or issues to be resolved. Work closely with the Quality department to ensure the continuing application of Quality Control standards to work processes and products.
• Meet production demands (on‑time delivery), solve problems, and make improvements through cross‑functional team communication and by ensuring shop floor employees are trained, motivated, and understand their roles and duties.
• Maintain high levels of production efficiency by measuring performance and by managing production issues, material shortages, and manufacturing equipment performance.
• Promote strong employee engagement through communication, employee development, teamwork, and recognition.
• Schedule work activities for manufacturing personnel, review personnel work performances and provide feedback, coordinate safety and personnel training activities.
• Plan the flow of materials through the department and develop the physical layout of machines according to work orders. Develop a process plan including people, resources, equipment, and floor space for each customer order.
• Coordinate manpower requirements by increasing or decreasing personnel and overtime to meet changing conditions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, as well as five years of experience in a manufacturing environment with progressive leadership responsibility
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, electrical schematics, safety rules, and instructions for assembly, procedures, and maintenance. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one‑on‑one basis as well as in a group.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with three years of experience in a manufacturing environment with progressive leadership responsibility or high school diploma or GED with seven years of experience in a manufacturing environment with progressive leadership responsibility
• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing software.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience (Green Belt preferred)
• Working knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.