Mechanical Assembly Supervisor

Vantedge Medical - VDB•San Jose, CA

2h•$76,000 - $86,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position manages mechanical/electro-mechanical assembly areas with the Assembly Value Stream in a fast-paced production setting. The Mechanical Assembly Supervisor has significantly more experience, skill, and knowledge than the Mechanical Assembly Technician and is responsible for assigning assembly tasks within the mechanical assembly area. This position is responsible for leading daily assembly operations and works cross-functionally to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives are achieved. This role supervises assembly personnel, coordinates production activities, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with company standards and manufacturing procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED (required)
5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience of teams with 10 or more employees (required)
Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and work instructions (required)
Must be able to perform basic arithmetic (required)
Mechanical assembly processes and tooling knowledge (required)
ERP/MRP systems familiarity (required)
Experience supporting NPI builds and engineering change implementation (required)
Ability to compose and maintain spread sheets for metric/KPI reporting (required)
Ability to multitask successfully while under pressure (required)
Familiarity with spreadsheet, document, and presentation generation software (required)
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification (preferred)
5+ years of mechanical / electro-mechanical assembly experience (preferred)
3+ years of experience interacting with customers (preferred)
Experience in high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environments (preferred)
Experience with Lean manufacturing principles (preferred)
Root cause problem solving (preferred)

Responsibilities

Ensure parts and assemblies meet or exceed company and customer workmanship and quality standards
Coordinate labor allocation based on production priorities, capacity, and operation cycle times
Monitor workflow, bottlenecks, and line balance
Partner cross-functionally to drive schedule attainment and on-time delivery (OTD) KPIs
Coordinate manufacturing schedule with other supervisory personnel
Escalate material shortages, equipment downtime, and production risks
Conduct daily production meetings and shift handoffs
Maintain accurate production records and reporting metrics
Able to make fact-based decisions and use good judgment to foster short- and long-term business success
Ensure compliance to and enforce all company and customer Quality and Safety policies and procedures
Investigate safety incidents and implement corrective actions
Maintain a safe, clean, and professional department
Mediate and resolve personnel and or shift issues
Lead, coach, and develop department staff
Conduct periodic and end of year performance reviews and attendance management
Support hiring, onboarding, and training activities
Maintain skills matrix and cross-training plans
Foster accountability, teamwork, and a continuous improvement culture
Improve labor efficiency, throughput, and workflow
Reduce waste, downtime, and non-value-added activities
Implement process improvements and standardized work
Support production readiness for new product introductions (NPI)
Effectively coordinate projects simultaneously, sometimes with high inventory, WIP, and revenue values
Interacts with all Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Customer Account Managers, and departmental personnel, as necessary. Also regularly interacts directly with customers.
May require overtime or flexible scheduling based on production demand