Lighting Assembly Lead - Hands-On Supervisor

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY in Roanoke, VA is seeking an experienced Lighting Assembly Supervisor to lead a hands-on production team responsible for assembling custom hospitality lighting and lamp shades. This role supervises 6+ employees and oversees daily production, quality, materials, packaging, and project timelines.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and adept at coordinating across departments to meet schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Supervisory/management experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of lighting components, electrical wiring, drivers, and rectifiers.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to plan ahead, prioritize work, and coordinate with multiple departments to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to lead a team in a hands-on production environment.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to learn and train others on finishing techniques.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily workflow of the lighting assembly and shade production departments.
• Lead, train, and hold a team of 6+ employees accountable for quality, productivity, safety, and attendance.
• Assemble and oversee the production of a variety of lighting products, including table lamps, wall sconces, pendants, chandeliers, and other custom fixtures.
• Work with a variety of materials including steel, acrylic, linen, leather, wood, LEDs, and other components.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, assembly diagrams, and installation instructions.
• Review project details to identify required components, hardware, finishes, colors, and materials.
• Coordinate with the Powder Coat Department and other departments to ensure components are properly finished and color matched.
• Inspect incoming parts and completed products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Establish and maintain department quality control procedures.
• Complete and submit required production paperwork, including QC sheets, parts hand‑off sheets, packing lists, and side‑mark placement.
• Order and maintain inventory of components, hardware, fabrics, packaging materials, and other consumable supplies.
• Safely package, box, palletize, and prepare finished products for shipment.
• Coordinate with the Fabrication Manager and General Manager to establish and maintain project timelines and staffing needs.
• Attend daily fabrication meetings and communicate project updates, revisions, and material needs.
• Monitor department maintenance, housekeeping, and cleanup procedures.
• Stay current on emails and project communications regarding approvals, revisions, updates, preparation, and parts ordering.
• Train employees on wet paint and faux finishing techniques as needed.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Use basic woodworking skills to construct palletized crates for larger products when needed.
• Work with acrylic materials, including heat‑forming processes.
• Create written installation instructions when required.
• Follow applicable UL standards, compliance requirements, and safety procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Reading technical drawings

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Forklift experience

Woodworking skills

Finish techniques training

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY in Roanoke, VA is seeking an experienced Lighting Assembly Supervisor to lead a hands-on production team responsible for assembling custom hospitality lighting and lamp shades. This role supervises 6+ employees and oversees daily production, quality, materials, packaging, and project timelines.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and adept at coordinating across departments to meet schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards in a manufacturing