Assembly Supervisor

Federal Mfg•Norwood, MA

10d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Assembly Supervisor leads assembly operations and develops and maintains standardized work instructions, processes, and documentation. The role connects Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Production to help ensure products are assembled efficiently, accurately, and consistently. It drives process improvement, workforce organization and training, and quality initiatives that support operational excellence and long-term knowledge retention. The supervisor oversees daily assembly work, coaches and trains personnel, promotes safety and accountability, and supports workforce planning. The role documents repeatable processes and technical guidance, monitors operational performance, improves assembly methods and workflow, and collaborates across departments on design implementation, quality issues, materials, and new product introductions. It also ensures compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and applicable industry standards.

Requirements

At least 5 years of manufacturing or assembly experience.
Experience developing work instructions, process documentation, and technical procedures.
Strong technical writing and process documentation skills.
Thorough understanding of mechanical assembly practices and manufacturing processes.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and lead multiple projects and production activities.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of quality systems, inventory control, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience in custom machinery, industrial equipment, or manufacturing operations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily assembly activities to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
Provide direction, coaching, training, and performance feedback to assembly personnel.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Assist with workforce planning and resource allocation.
Develop, document, and maintain standardized assembly procedures and work instructions.
Convert tribal knowledge into documented, repeatable processes; create technical documentation, assembly guides, visual aids, and training materials.
Ensure assembly documentation reflects current engineering designs and production requirements.
Lead assembly activities to promote efficient workflow, productivity, and adherence to quality standards.
Identify opportunities to improve assembly methods, tooling, workflow, and labor utilization.
Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions when required.
Support inventory accuracy through proper material handling and process controls.
Work with Engineering on design implementation and manufacturability improvements.
Partner with Quality to address nonconformances and improve product quality.
Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure materials and components support production requirements.
Participate in new product introductions and process improvement initiatives.
Ensure products meet established quality standards and customer specifications.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to assembly issues.
Maintain compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and industry standards.
Support and participate in internal and external audits as needed.