Hands-On Assembly Lead — Day Shift

Dotson; Bessemer (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Disability coverage

Job summary

Royal Switchgear Manufacturing, LLC in Bessemer, AL, is seeking an Assembly Group Lead for the Day Shift to plan and coordinate assembly activities for switches used in electrical gear. You will execute the daily production schedule, supervise a small team, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on the shop floor.

This hands-on leadership role requires 2–4 years in assembly production, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Alabama driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of experience in assembly-type production.
• Valid Alabama Driver License with satisfactory driving record.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on, lead-by-example leadership style.
• Experience with ERP systems and work order processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Master Scheduler and warehouse functions to execute the daily production plan each month.
• Supervise 4–5 hourly assembly line workers.
• Ensure hourly assembly manpower is available to support assembly requirements.
• Monitor and report daily status of production orders on the shop floor.
• Lead or perform accurate and timely internal job order processing on the ERP system.
• Verify material availability for production orders with the warehouse team.
• Utilize analysis skills to determine root causes of quality issues and implement actions to resolve them.
• Provide support and coordination for the annual physical inventory activity.
• Learn processes and products and become a “student of the business.”
• Provide disaster preparedness and emergency procedures.
• Create and follow ISO-type process instructions and procedures.
• Actively enforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Initiate corrective action plans and documentation when required.
• Ensure the highest level of process compliance and accuracy are maintained for all activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Work order process

Job description

Royal Switchgear Manufacturing, LLC in Bessemer, AL, is seeking an Assembly Group Lead for the Day Shift to plan and coordinate assembly activities for switches used in electrical gear. You will execute the daily production schedule, supervise a small team, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on the shop floor.

This hands-on leadership role requires 2–4 years in assembly production, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Alabama driver’s license.