Manufacturing Assembly Supervisor

ITW•Norwood, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembly Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the assembly department, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role directly manages a team of assemblers and technicians, setting priorities, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement. In addition to hands-on technical support, the supervisor provides leadership, coaching, and accountability to ensure team success, operational excellence, and alignment with business objectives.

Requirements

5+ years of manufacturing/assembly experience
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools
Proficient in ERP systems and basic computer applications

Responsibilities

Directly supervises, coaches, and develops a team of assemblers and technicians.
Conducts performance evaluations, provides ongoing feedback, and supports employee development.
Responsible for staffing, training, and disciplinary actions as needed.
Ensures strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures, including PPE requirements.
Promotes a strong safety culture and holds team members accountable for safe work practices.
Plans and assigns daily work, sets priorities, and ensures production targets are met.
Monitors workflow, addresses bottlenecks, and ensures efficient use of labor and resources.
Drives a culture of quality through attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.
Ensures proper use of the Quality Management System and leads root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Champions continuous improvement using the ITW Toolbox.
Maintains advanced assembly knowledge and cross-functional expertise across multiple product lines.
Serves as a technical resource and supports troubleshooting and process improvements.
Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
Engages the team in problem-solving activities and fosters a culture of innovation.
Oversees accurate use of business systems (IFS, Agile, testing software).
Responsible for time and attendance approval, production reporting, and maintaining accurate records.
Models and reinforces ITW values: Integrity, Respect, Trust, Shared Risk, and Simplicity.
Promotes a positive, respectful, and accountable team environment.
Partners with Engineering on troubleshooting, process improvements, and work instruction updates.
Coordinates with Quality on non-conformances and corrective actions.
Works with Purchasing/Supply Chain to resolve material shortages and part quality issues.
Collaborates with Production Leadership to align on priorities and performance goals.