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Assembly Supervisor
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Leads daily assembly operations and hourly supervision to meet production, safety, quality, delivery and cost targets. Drives continuous improvement, standard work and team development in a manufacturing environment.
About this role
The Assembly Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing assembly operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement objectives are achieved. This position supervises hourly employees, promotes continuous improvement, develops team members, and ensures compliance with company policies, manufacturing standards, and customer requirements. The Assembly Supervisor serves as a key leader in driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Lead daily assembly operations to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements while promoting a strong safety culture through employee engagement, routine observations, audits, and investigations.
- Manage workflow, labor utilization, and resource allocation to maximize productivity, minimize downtime, and achieve manufacturing performance targets.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, work instructions, and product specifications while promoting a "Right First Time" approach and defect prevention.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, driving standard work and process discipline.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to assembly team members and team leaders, including performance evaluations, ongoing feedback, and fair resolution of employee concerns.
- Foster teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement while motivating employees to participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Apply strong mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills, including root cause analysis, to resolve manufacturing and equipment issues.
- Address employee performance and conduct concerns with professionalism while exercising sound judgment and making decisions independently within established policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively, demonstrate integrity and professionalism, maintain a positive attitude, and lead by example.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by manager
For this role you will need:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
- Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships throughout all levels of management.
- Experience with internal and/or external audits from regulatory agencies.
Preferred Qualifications that will set you apart:
- 7+ years of leadership experience in a Manufacturing environment.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing and leading continuous Improvement.
- Experience in utilizing problem-solving methodologies such as PDCA, A3, 8D, or Root Cause Analysis.
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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