Production/Assembly Supervisor

Konik • Minneapolis, MN

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Konik is partnering with a well-respected manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Production/Assembly Supervisor. In this role, you will oversee assembly-line and paint-line operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. This role combines technical expertise, team leadership, and coordination across multiple manufacturing departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• 3–5+ years of experience in manufacturing or assembly with proven supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of assembly processes, lean manufacturing principles, and production systems (ERP experience with Workwise or Acumatica preferred).
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety practices in a manufacturing environment.
• Leadership and team management skills, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Experience in quality control, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily assembly and paint-line operations, coordinating workflows, assigning tasks, and ensuring timely production.
• Monitor key performance metrics including output, yield, scrap, and downtime; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Train, mentor, and develop production staff on assembly techniques, standard operating procedures, tool usage, and safety practices.
• Ensure quality compliance through in-process inspections, dimensional checks, and collaboration with quality assurance teams.
• Drive a safety-first culture by enforcing OSHA regulations, leading safety briefings, investigating incidents, and implementing corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate with engineering to optimize processes.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, including work instructions, production logs, non-conformance reports, and traceability records.
• Coordinate cross-functional workflows with procurement, logistics, engineering, and quality teams to optimize throughput.
• Manage staffing activities, including attendance, timekeeping, shift scheduling, workforce planning, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED