Assembly Work Lead - 1st Shift

Strong Hold; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, & vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Strong Hold is seeking an Assembly Work Lead for the 1st shift (Mon–Thu, 6:00am–4:30pm) in Louisville, KY. You will oversee the final assembly department, drive workflow, and lead a skilled team to deliver durable, high‑quality cabinets.

You will collaborate with fabrication and painting teams, enforce safety protocols, and mentor teammates to continuously improve throughput and reliability. Proficiency with MS Office and blueprint reading is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading Kaizen events.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret measurements.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand long periods.
• Experience operating power tools and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee final assembly department operations and workflow.
• Drive throughput and efficiency while maintaining quality.
• Lead and develop the assembly team; mentor technicians.
• Coordinate with fabrication and paint to ensure smooth transitions.
• Maintain safety standards and organized, clean work area.
• Identify and troubleshoot bottlenecks and mechanical issues.

Skills

Leadership

MS Office

Lean principles

Kaizen

Blueprints

Detail oriented

Power tools

Pallet jack

Tools

Forklift

Power tools

Job description

Description

Assembly Work Lead – 1st Shift (Monday through Thursday 6:00am to 4:30pm)

Who Are We?

We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory. Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers.

Check out our website at www.strong-hold.com.

We Are Not:

• Fancy – as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team.
• Transactional - we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers.
• Satisfied - we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals.

What We’re Looking For:

Strong Hold is looking for an experienced Assembly Work Lead to oversee our final assembly department operations, specifically managing the final build, hardware integration, and rigorous quality inspection of our heavy-duty cabinets. This person will drive production activities by monitoring efficiency, ensuring top-tier structural quality, and enforcing strict safety protocols. The primary focus of this role is to manage the assembly department workflow, supervise a dedicated team, and actively troubleshoot assembly bottlenecks or mechanical issues. The ideal candidate will seamlessly collaborate with fabrication, paint, and management to ensure finished products meet our lifetime durability standards.

Responsibilities:

The Assembly Work Lead is responsible for overall department output, strategic workflow planning, and personnel development, coordinating closely with the Assembly Team Lead who handles direct daily job distribution to the production associates.

• Hands-on Leadership: Possess or rapidly obtain the technical skills required to be fully qualified for all positions on the assembly team.
• Workflow Optimization: Manage the final assembly line for maximum efficiency and volume.
• Quality Control: Lead meticulous quality checks to guarantee all parts fit, components function, and final products match engineering prints.
• Team Development: Train and mentor crew members on proper tool usage, hardware installation, and precision mechanical assembly techniques.
• Interdepartmental Alignment: Coordinate closely with fabrication and paint teams to maintain a smooth, timely transition of components to the assembly floor.
• Safety Enforcement: Ensure continuous adherence to workplace safety regulations and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
• Organization, material flow, process improvement
• Lead Kaizen events in your area with team members
• Solid understanding of lean principles – improving material flow and continuous improvement
• Ability to use power tools, drive a forklift and operate a pallet jack
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Familiarity with basic math and measurements
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods of time

Benefits:

We value our team members and believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Competitive wage with annual increases and a performance-based annual bonus.
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health, dental, & vision, insurance coverage
• Company paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance coverage
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days