Team Lead: Assembly

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Town of Saugerties (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an Assembly Team Lead to guide shop floor operations, coach operators, and ensure safe, efficient production with quality output. You will drive continuous improvement, monitor workflow, and collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to meet daily targets.

A background in assembly and supervisory roles is required, with a hands-on leadership style prized. This role sits within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where teamwork and accountability drive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5+ years of assembly experience.
• 1–3+ years of lead or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shop floor assembly operations to meet targets.
• Coach and support assembly team members hands-on.
• Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, maintain flow.
• Ensure work is safe, efficient, and meets quality standards.
• Train new team members and reinforce SOPs.
• Communicate needs and issues with supervisors and cross‑functional teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and quality.
• Maintain accountability for team performance and company policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Reading engineering drawings

Coaching / mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Encompix ERP

Job description

Join a hands-on manufacturing environment where your leadership directly impacts daily production success. As an Assembly Team Lead, you'll be responsible for guiding shop floor operations, supporting assembly personnel, and ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output across the production line.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading by example, and takes pride in driving both team performance and product quality. You'll play a key role in maintaining workflow continuity, meeting production goals, and fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and support daily assembly operations on the shop floor to ensure production targets are met
• Provide direction, coaching, and hands-on support to assembly team members
• Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and help maintain smooth production flow
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards
• Assist with training new team members and reinforcing standard operating procedures
• Communicate production needs, updates, and issues with supervisors and cross-functional teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and quality
• Maintain accountability for team performance, organization, and adherence to company policies

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3-5+ years of assembly experience required.
• Minimum of 1-3+ years of lead or supervisory experience required

What Sets You Apart:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and build team morale.
• Familiarity with Encompix and ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and diagrams.
• Proficiency with hand tools and small power tools.
• Strong verbal, written, and listening skills

Additional Information:

After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there’s a mutual fit.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.