Assembly Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Atlas Copco Group Co.,Ltd; Town of Saugerties (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential 10%

Job summary

Atlas Copco in New York is seeking an Assembly Team Lead for 2nd shift to drive daily production, ensure quality, and uphold safety standards. You will direct assemblers, coach team members, and coordinate with other departments to maintain workflow and resolve constraints.

Responsibilities include implementing 6S, leading continuous improvement under VTPS, and managing labor data. This on-site role requires 2nd shift hours with opportunities for development and career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of assembly experience; 1–3 years in lead or supervisory role.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams.
• Proficient with hand tools and small power tools.
• Able to work 2nd shift, 2:30pm–11pm.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily/weekly output targets, ensuring safety and quality.
• Promote safety excellence and EHS compliance.
• Coach and train assembly personnel to improve performance.
• Coordinate troubleshooting and status across departments.
• Maintain 6S and organized work environments.
• Apply VTPS principles for continuous improvement.
• Lead performance management for direct reports.
• Ensure reliable attendance and teamwork.

Skills

Leadership / supervision

Team coaching

2nd shift availability

Safety awareness

Reading drawings/diagrams

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Engineering drawings

Hand tools

Small power tools

Job description

Your role

The Assembly Team Lead- 2nd Shift is responsible for leading day-to-day shop floor operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role provides direction to assembly personnel to achieve daily output targets while maintaining product flow and operational continuity.

Main Responsibilities

• Execute Production Plan: Lead and direct a team of production assemblers to achieve daily and weekly output targets, ensuring adherence to schedule, quality, and efficiency expectations.
• Promote Safety Excellence: Drive a safety-first culture by modeling safe behaviors, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring compliance with all EHS requirements.
• Team Leadership & Development: Provide hands-on supervision, coaching, and training to assembly personnel to build capability, improve performance, and ensure process consistency.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Communicate production status, elevate issues, and coordinate troubleshooting efforts across departments to maintain workflow and resolve constraints.
• Workplace Organization (6S): Ensure a clean, organized, and efficient work environment, including workstations, tools, equipment, and material flow areas.
• Continuous Improvement & VTPS: Apply and promote the Atlas Copco Vacuum Technique Production System (VTPS) principles, driving continuous improvement through standardized work, waste elimination, and process optimization.
• Team Engagement: Foster a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes accountability, engagement, and high morale.
• Process Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the primary point of expertise for assembly processes, ensuring adherence to standards and driving best practices.
• Labor & Systems Management: Maintain accurate labor transactions and routing updates in Encompix, ensuring data integrity and alignment with production activities.
• Performance Management: Lead the performance management cycle for direct reports, including goal setting, feedback, evaluations, and development planning.
• Attendance & Professionalism: Maintain consistent attendance and reliability while promoting teamwork, cooperation, and a professional work environment.
• Leadership Alignment: Take direction from the Flow Team Manager and support additional responsibilities or projects as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of assembly experience required.
• 1-3 years of lead or supervisory experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and diagrams.
• Proficiency with hand tools and small power tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a small team.
• Ability to work 2nd shift hours, 2:30pm-11pm

Salary

$32-$37/hr

In additon to the hourly rate you will be eligible for a shift differential of 10%.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Saugerties, NY for shift 2:30p-11pm. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

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