Assembly Team Leader

smithandwessoncareers; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Prescription Drug Coverage

401K Plan & Profit Sharing

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Product Discounts

Job summary

Smith & Wesson seeks a Supervisory candidate to oversee a manufacturing team and coordinate with the Operations Supervisor on planning and assigning work. The role focuses on ensuring policies are followed and identifying opportunities to improve production methods, equipment, and working conditions.

The position emphasizes leadership, effective communication, attention to detail, and adherence to precise processes, with opportunities to drive throughput and quality improvements while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1-3 years of supervisory level in Manufacturing (preferred).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Plan and assign work with Operations Supervisor.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed and drive improvements.
• Lead continuous quality improvements within Lean guidelines.
• Schedule day-to-day work and staffing; manage vacations/absences.
• Provide input on budgeting of tooling and materials.
• Discipline and performance management as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Typing

Task prioritization

Process following

Forklift operation (training)

Microsoft Office: Excel

Microsoft Office: PowerPoint

Microsoft Office: Word

Microsoft Office: Outlook

WMS/WCS (SAP a plus)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

WMS/WCS (SAP a plus)

Job description

Position Overview:

Supervise employees in a manufacturing environment. Work with the Operations Supervisor to plan and assign work, ensure policies and procedures are being followed and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Education and Experience:

• Education/Experience: Minimum -- High School Diploma
• Experience: 1-3 years of supervisory level in Manufacturing (preferred)

Competencies and Skills:

• Ability to lead and manage a team by training, coaching, and motivating
• Excellent interpersonal (written and verbal) communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Type accurately
• Prioritize tasks and be able to switch tasks as needed
• Ability to follow and teach precise processes
• Ability to be trained to drive and use all types of forklifts
• Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• WMS/WCS experience (SAP a plus)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing throughput and continuous quality improvements within general guidelines of Lean manufacturing
• Performing duties and sharing goals as part of a participative work team
• Regularly communicating with Supervisor, team members and support personnel, all issues impacting product, production, quality and safety across shifts and departments
• Providing input to Supervisor related to budgeting of tooling, materials, etc.
• Scheduling day-to-day work and staffing (vacations/absences) of work team
• Using problem solving techniques to analyze, find root cause and permanently correct problems related to all aspects of cell operation
• Providing direct input to Supervisor regarding the evaluation of team members' performance and taking appropriate disciplinary action as necessary
• Must be capable of filling in for assigned team members to maintain work flow
• Assisting Supervisor with leading personnel in day-to-day requirements; conducting team meetings, providing regular performance feedback and tracking performance of team members
• Assisting Supervisor with the supervision of personnel, including hiring and retention, performance management and discipline
• Assisting with department planning over a 30-day time span and preparing action plans to achieve results

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Physical Demands:

• Works in a manufacturing environment
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally

• Able to stand, sit, stoop, squat and walk

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

• Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

WHO WE ARE

Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental & Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Product Discounts
• Service Awards

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Updated 9/23/26