Production Assembler Leader
About The Position
Doonan Specialized Trailer is looking for an experienced and motivated Production Assembly Leader to join their team on Day Shift. This position will play a key role in leading Paint and Assembly production operations, ensuring employees have the resources, direction, and support needed to produce high-quality trailers safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong mechanical aptitude who can effectively communicate expectations, identify problems, make decisions, and hold team members accountable while leading by example. This role involves providing day-to-day leadership and direction for the Paint and Assembly production teams, coordinating workflow, maintaining production schedules, resolving problems, ensuring quality standards, and promoting a safe and productive work environment.
Requirements
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience required
- Strong mechanical background required
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with hand tools, power tools, and manufacturing equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability to make decisions and resolve problems independently
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
- Ability to lead by example and hold team members accountable
- Commitment to workplace safety
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, workfit test, and background check
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, painting, or trailer industry experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily activities for Paint and Assembly production employees
- Organize workflow and assign employees to ensure production schedules are met
- Monitor production progress and communicate issues or delays to management
- Provide hands-on guidance and support to employees when needed
- Ensure trailers are assembled and painted according to blueprints, specifications, and quality standards
- Identify production problems and assist employees with troubleshooting and solutions
- Monitor workmanship and address quality issues promptly
- Ensure employees properly use tools, equipment, and machinery
- Promote and enforce company safety policies and procedures
- Help train new employees and develop team members' skills
- Provide coaching and direction to employees regarding performance, quality, and productivity
- Maintain accountability for attendance, work performance, and adherence to company expectations
- Communicate effectively with production management, maintenance, and other departments
- Assist with identifying opportunities to improve production processes, efficiency, and quality
- Help maintain an organized, clean, and safe production environment
- Lead by example through a strong work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to quality
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match up to 4%
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee bonus and profit-sharing potential
- On-the-job training and professional development
- Opportunities for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
