Shop Floor Assembly Lead — Lean & Team Growth

King Electric; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Health insurance

401(k) match up to 4%

Job summary

King Electric in Seattle, WA, is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to lead a hands-on shop floor team and drive daily operations with a continuous improvement mindset.

The role requires 2+ years in a leadership role overseeing 5+ employees, strong communication, and Lean exposure. On-site work with 35–43 USD/hour and comprehensive benefits including PTO, holidays, health insurance, and 401(k) with up to 4% match.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a leadership role directly overseeing 5+ employees.
• Strong communication skills with diverse teams.
• Lean methods exposure and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop floor operations and guide Assembly team members with a hands-on approach.
• Ensure production teams have what they need to meet goals and uphold quality standards.
• Manage employee performance including delivery of reviews and improvement plans.
• Ensure seamless flow of Assembly orders by aligning capacity to production needs.
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain smooth operations and quickly resolve challenges.
• Monitor production metrics and assist in reporting on efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Use Lean tools (A3s, 5 Why, Root Cause Analysis) for daily management and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment using 6S principles.
• Work safely and model PPE best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team motivation

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

MS Dynamics GP (ERP)

Job description

King Electric in Seattle, WA, is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to lead a hands-on shop floor team and drive daily operations with a continuous improvement mindset.

The role requires 2+ years in a leadership role overseeing 5+ employees, strong communication, and Lean exposure. On-site work with 35–43 USD/hour and comprehensive benefits including PTO, holidays, health insurance, and 401(k) with up to 4% match.