ASSEMBLY SUPERVISOR

Glock•Smyrna, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensure that the assembling of Glock, Inc. production products are completed according to company procedures and productivity goals, as well as internal and external quality specifications. This role directly supervises shift employees working in the Assembly Department, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include recommendations for hiring and firing, planning, assigning and directing work, conducting employee performance reviews, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

High School Diploma or a GED
At least 3 years of experience as a shift supervisor preferably in the firearms, assembly, automotive, and/or metal manufacturing industry
Performance Management
Lean Manufacturing
Microsoft Office
English, German optional
A GLOCK Armorer Certificate or Certificate from a credited Gunsmith School, and/or experience in maintenance repair of pistols or in handling pistols/firearms.
NRA Certification

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred

Responsibilities

Efficiently coordinates production needs by utilizing the separate assembly lines and personnel in the department to achieve the highest level of productivity.
Monitors all activities on the Assembly lines, cleaning area, and Inventory Control.
Selects, trains, and certifies Lead Assemblers.
Oversees assembly training of all new assembly line workers.
Ensures that all emergency/safety procedures set in policy are adhered to and rehearsed by all assemblers on a regular basis.
Ensures that daily and monthly production quotas are met.
Supports issuing of daily and monthly Assembly and Production Range reports in coordination with the department KPIs.
Ensures compliance of product to internal and external quality specifications.
Investigates corrective actions in the Assembly department and assists with providing causes and corrections.
Supports all LEAN activities in the Assembly area, especially the sustainable execution and implementation of 5S principles (order and cleanliness) and continuous process improvement (stable processes) based on KAIZEN principles to achieve highest quality standards.
Supports the testing of new equipment and processes.
Supports necessary information exchange between shifts and with the production range, logistics and purchasing (supply chain), quality and manufacturing.
Promptly communicates equipment and personnel issues to the Assembly and production range Manager.
Defines and executes on training plans for assembly operators and promotes cross training activities among the shift team members.
Develops cooperative relationships with his/her counterparts of other GLOCK units worldwide and ensures respective information flow.
Ensures compliance with legal- and company ordinances in his/her areas of responsibility.
Ensures compliance to ISO-, OSHA- and Environmental Protection regulatory and ensures highest safety standards in his/her area of responsibility.
Keeps his/her standard of knowledge up to date in his/her area of responsibility through continuing education measures.
Contributes to ongoing company development and increasing competitiveness in conjunction with superiors; carries out corresponding activities in his/her area of responsibility.
Consistent attendance.