Assembly Team Lead — Lean Production & Safety

BEGA North America; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BEGA North America is seeking an Assembly Supervisor in Carpinteria, CA to supervise the assembly team across sub-assembly and luminaire assembly. You will lead safety initiatives, ensure proper training and tools, and drive improvements in productivity and delivery.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a manufacturing setting, with a focus on coaching, ADA compliance, and collaboration with vendors and HR to onboard new staff and maintain performance standards.

Qualifications

• HS diploma and 4 years of leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience supervising in manufacturing including safety, performance management, mentoring, training and payroll.
• Proven track record implementing improvements on the production floor using PDCA and 5-Why.
• Knowledge of 5S/6S, 8 wastes, standard work and one-piece-flow.
• Effective verbal and written communication; Spanish a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office and ERP systems; BOM understanding.

Responsibilities

• Set the safety climate within the department and address near misses and injuries to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure personnel have training, work instructions, tools, and equipment to be successful.
• Lead department projects to improve safety, on-time delivery, quality, and productivity.
• Develop department employees through coaching and regular check-ins.
• Facilitate department reviews, drive daily improvement actions for safety, delivery, quality and productivity.
• Coordinate with vendors and purchasing to ensure adequate supplies and minimize spoilage.
• Administer department policies and work rules.
• Set goals with employees and assist them in achieving through coaching and daily management.
• Participate in recruiting for open positions including interviewing and onboarding.

Skills

Electro-mechanical

Assembly

Leadership

Problem-solving

Lean tools

Communication

Spanish a plus

Education

HS diploma

4 years leadership experience

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

BEGA North America is seeking an Assembly Supervisor in Carpinteria, CA to supervise the assembly team across sub-assembly and luminaire assembly. You will lead safety initiatives, ensure proper training and tools, and drive improvements in productivity and delivery.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a manufacturing setting, with a focus on coaching, ADA compliance, and collaboration with vendors and HR to onboard new staff and maintain performance standards.