Assembly Supervisor | POLYWOOD®
About The Position
POLYWOOD is seeking Assembly Supervisors for its expanding Roxboro operation. This role is responsible for the daily leadership of an assembly department or shift, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, attendance, training, employee development, and team culture. The position involves coaching employees, setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, solving problems, and fostering an environment where employees can do their best work. This leadership role requires flexibility beyond scheduled shift hours, with overtime expected, including current Saturday production schedules.
Requirements
- Leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, assembly, or similar environment
- Experience as a Supervisor, Team Lead, Area Leader, Trainer, Crew Leader, Lead Operator, or informal leader
- The ability to coach employees and address performance concerns respectfully
- An understanding of safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and production goals
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to review performance information and respond when results are not meeting expectations
- Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
- The ability to partner effectively with Human Resources and support departments
- Reliability, consistency, and a strong sense of personal accountability
- Flexibility to support production needs beyond scheduled shift hours
Nice To Haves
- Previous formal supervisory experience is preferred, but candidates with strong frontline leadership experience are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Lead an assembly team toward safety, quality, productivity, and delivery goals
- Conduct shift startup meetings and communicate daily priorities
- Assign employees based on production needs, training levels, and department priorities
- Coach, mentor, and develop employees through regular conversations and feedback
- Identify employees with leadership potential and help prepare them for future opportunities
- Set clear expectations and hold employees accountable with fairness and consistency
- Monitor safety, quality, production, attendance, staffing, and employee performance
- Respond to production concerns and work with the team to identify the root cause
- Recognize strong performance and celebrate team accomplishments
- Address performance, behavior, attendance, and workplace concerns appropriately
- Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, documentation, attendance, and performance matters
- Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Materials, and other departments to resolve issues
- Support new employee onboarding, training, and early retention
- Complete clear shift handoffs and communicate outstanding needs to the next shift
- Help create a workplace where employees feel respected, informed, and supported
Benefits
- Leadership development and career growth
- A company committed to promoting from within
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
