Assembly Supervisor

ELECTRO SWITCH BUSINESS TRUST•Weymouth, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Assembly Manager, the Supervisor plans, organizes, and coordinates the work assigned to Assembly and Sub-assembly units working from schedules, customer orders, drawings, route sheets and verbal instructions.

Requirements

Level of knowledge that is generally associated with a High school education.
Five to seven years of assembly and/or shop experience.
Minimum of three years supervisory experience.
Proven experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing or assembly environment.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is advantageous
Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Proficiency in using ERP systems and production management software
MS Office experience and ERP experience a must.
Ability to read blueprints, use hand tools and measuring devices, small presses, and other light machinery.
General Safety; Quality System Awareness

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the assembly area, promoting a safe and clean working environment for all employees.
Implement and enforce company policies and procedures
Oversee multiple assembly lines to ensure production targets are met while maintaining quality standards.
Coordinate the activities of assembly workers, including scheduling shifts, training, and providing ongoing support and guidance as needed.
Analyze workloads, delivery requirements, and distribution of the workforce.
Track production KPI’s such as Safety, Quality, OTD, Productivity, and schedule attainment.
Continuous Improvement, identify areas for process improvement and implement strategies to enhance productivity and cost reductions.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency
Plan and direct the setup of Assembly Stations/ Cells, which may include light machinery and small presses.
Check with appropriate department for shortages of materials and parts.
Process all returned switches from customers including the completion of paperwork.
Follow progress of work, anticipate causes of delay or inadequate performance, and take or obtain corrective action.
Direct, assist, instruct and check subordinates as to schedules, methods, standards of performance, safety precautions, shop rules and regulations and other matters affecting their work.
Hire, train, review, direct, motivate, discipline, and terminate employees as needed
Maintain discipline and good personnel relations.
Approve daily attendance report.
Work with the Engineering Department for correction of shop packets or prints.
Work with Quality Control to resolve problems and the Materials Department to schedule jobs.
Work with the department Manager in the execution of the strategic plan.
Monitor and control department expenses to the budget.
Perform other duties as assigned or as may be necessary.
Screen parts for transport to work cells to assist with workflow.
Work with Engineering to correct BOM discrepancies.