Shift Assembly Lead — High-Volume Production & Safety

FLOWERS.com Inc.; Obetz, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FLOWERS.com Inc. in Obetz, OH is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to lead daily production and gift assembly on a high-volume, seasonal basis. You will allocate staffing, manage workflows, monitor KPIs, and uphold GMP and SQF standards to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include coaching frontline associates, coordinating with Fulfillment and Inventory teams, and driving safety, productivity, and cost-control initiatives while maintaining audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of operational leadership experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in production, manufacturing, assembly, or high-volume operations.
• 2+ years of direct supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing seasonal workforce scaling.
• Strong understanding of production metrics and labor management.
• Working knowledge of GMP, food safety standards, and quality controls.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and lead teams with minimal oversight.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily assembly operations including kitting, gift building, palletizing, and line balancing.
• Ensure production schedules are executed accurately and on time.
• Monitor workflow and remove bottlenecks to maintain throughput targets.
• Optimize line efficiency and labor utilization.
• Escalate production risks and recommend corrective actions to Sr. Manager, Assembly.
• Drive achievement of daily and weekly production KPIs.
• Monitor productivity, quality defects, scrap rates, and rework trends.
• Implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support cost control initiatives through disciplined labor management.
• Supervise, coach, and develop frontline associates and leads.
• Conduct performance evaluations and administer corrective action when necessary.
• Lead onboarding and training of new and seasonal associates.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and teamwork.
• Partner with HR to address attendance, retention risks, and employee relations matters.
• Collaborate with Fulfillment, Inventory Control, and Receiving teams to ensure material availability.
• Communicate production capacity and constraints proactively.
• Support peak staffing and production ramp planning.
• Partner with Maintenance to address equipment or line disruptions.
• Enforce adherence to all safety standards and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SQF, and food safety regulations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready production areas.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and immediately address safety risks.

Skills

Leadership

GMP knowledge

Food safety

Staff coaching

Labor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

FLOWERS.com Inc. in Obetz, OH is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to lead daily production and gift assembly on a high-volume, seasonal basis. You will allocate staffing, manage workflows, monitor KPIs, and uphold GMP and SQF standards to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include coaching frontline associates, coordinating with Fulfillment and Inventory teams, and driving safety, productivity, and cost-control initiatives while maintaining audit readiness.