Assembly Supervisor

King Electric•Seattle, WA

11d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

King Electric is seeking a skilled Assembly Supervisor who enjoys developing their team and greets challenges with a “let’s figure it out” attitude. This is not a desk job – you’ll spend most of your day on the shop floor moving between work centers. The role involves overseeing daily shop floor operations, guiding Assembly team members with a hands-on approach, and ensuring production teams have the resources to meet production goals and uphold quality standards. The supervisor will manage employee performance, ensure seamless flow of Assembly orders by aligning available capacity to production needs, and work closely with other departments to maintain smooth operations and resolve challenges. Monitoring production metrics and assisting in reporting on efficiency, quality, and throughput are key responsibilities. The role also requires using Lean tools (A3s, 5 Why, Root Cause Analysis) to manage daily work and engage the team in continuous improvement, as well as maintaining a clean and organized work environment using 6S principles and enforcing safety best practices.

Requirements

At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role directly overseeing 5 or more employees. Experience from non-manufacturing industries (e.g., retail or restaurant) is acceptable.
Strong communication skills. You’ll work with and lead people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Passion for motivating people, instilling accountability, and achieving results.
Comfortable using standard computer programs like Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to effectively delegate work to the team.
Read, write, speak, create, understand, and explain English directions, documents, safety rules, etc.
Ability to use analytical skills, critical thinking, and intermediate math skills to solve complex problems.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read/interpret technical drawings and bills of material (BOMs)
Prior experience applying Lean methods to daily operations
Experience using an ERP system like Microsoft Dynamics GP

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 production goals and uphold quality standards.
Manage employee performance including delivery of reviews and improvement plans.
Ensure seamless flow of Assembly orders by aligning available capacity to production needs.
Work closely with other departments to maintain smooth operations and quickly resolve challenges.
Monitor production metrics; assist in reporting on efficiency, quality, and throughput.
Use Lean tools, like A3s, 5 Why, and Root Cause Analysis, to manage daily work and actively engage your team in continuous improvement efforts.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment using 6S principles.
Work safely. Be a good example of safety best practices and enforce proper PPE usage.
Demonstrate core values: Teamwork, Collaboration, No Drama.
Be on-time for every scheduled shift - reliable attendance is a must!