Assembly Supervisor - Metal Fabrication

Talent Edge Recruiting; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

401(k) discretionary match — 50% up to

Discretionary profit sharing

Overtime pay for qualifying hours

120 hours of PTO annually to start

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an Assembly Supervisor for a well-established St. Louis area manufacturer to oversee daily assembly operations, keep production running safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

This hands-on leadership role requires 3–5+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, a strong grasp of assembly processes and equipment, mechanical troubleshooting, and ERP experience (Dynamics). High school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in manufacturing and assembly.
• Previous supervisory, lead, or team-lead experience.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes and equipment operation.
• Mechanical troubleshooting ability and a hands-on problem-solving approach.
• Experience with ERP systems, Dynamics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the assembly lines.
• Coordinate production schedules with the Production Scheduler.
• Ensure equipment is properly set up and ready for production.
• Train and oversee setup, sample, and operator personnel.
• Troubleshoot assembly equipment and labeling systems.
• Update BOMs and routers when processes change.
• Monitor quality and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Help maintain staffing and production flow.
• Work with the team to identify and resolve production issues.
• Balance hands-on troubleshooting with supervision and production demands.

Skills

Assembly processes

Supervisory experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety practices

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dynamics ERP

Job description

Schedule: 1st Shift | Typically 6:00 AM–3:00 PM

Work Setting: Onsite

A well-established manufacturing company in the St. Louis area is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to oversee daily assembly operations and help keep production running safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who understands manufacturing and assembly processes and enjoys being involved with both people and production.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the assembly lines.
• Coordinate production schedules with the Production Scheduler.
• Ensure equipment is properly set up and ready for production.
• Train and oversee setup, sample, and operator personnel.
• Troubleshoot assembly equipment and labeling systems.
• Update bills of materials (BOMs) and routers when processes change.
• Monitor quality and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Help maintain proper staffing and production flow.
• Work directly with the team to identify and resolve production issues.
• Balance hands-on technical troubleshooting with supervision and production demands.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of manufacturing and assembly experience.
• Previous supervisory, lead, or team-lead experience.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes and equipment operation.
• Mechanical troubleshooting ability and a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with an ERP system; Dynamics is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and keep production moving in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Background

• Metal fabrication or welding experience.
• Company-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• 120 hours of PTO annually to start
• 401(k) discretionary match — 50% up to 3%
• Discretionary profit sharing
• Additional straight-time compensation for qualifying overtime/weekend hours

Why Join This Team

This is an opportunity to step into a newly created leadership position with a stable, established manufacturing organization where your work will have a direct impact on production.

You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the assembly operation, develop your team, solve real production challenges, and work closely with leadership in a collaborative environment.

If you're a hands-on manufacturing leader who wants to take ownership and make a measurable impact, this could be a great next step in your career.