Job Description

The Assembly Department Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the consistent production of furniture through the management of assembly operations and oversight of employees. A strong woodworking background, along with good leadership and supervisory skills is a must. The Assembly Department Supervisor will oversee and maintain production standards, quality and safety within their department and mentor and train all assemblers.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct the activities of the Assemblers on first shift and work with 2nd shift Assembly Lead to direct activities on that shift as well.
• Provide the necessary training to the Assemblers
• Work closely with other Department Supervisors in achieving company goals and objectives
• Schedule and prioritize work based on production schedules and available resources
• Coordinate with the Machining Department for maximum efficiency
• Ensure pieces are assembled to quality specifications, using approved procedures and meeting all production deadlines
• Monitor machine maintenance, facilitate repairs and make recommendations for equipment purchases
• Assist with new hire interviewing and administration of performance reviews
• Maintain good communication with Human Resource Department regarding requests for hiring, terminations, performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain compliance to company policies and procedures
• Lead the department in continuous improvement regarding safety, lean manufacturing and quality.
• Maintain clean department free of safety hazards
• Ensure employees reporting to this position are following safety rules and regulations and machine guarding is accurately in place always.
• Maintain accurate record keeping
• Administer company policies and procedures fairly and consistently within the department

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing and walking on production floors which are concrete for up to 10 hours at a time as needed. (rubber matting is provided at work stations)
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Normal hearing and range of vision
• Requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, twisting, bending, pushing, pulling frequently though out the work shift
• Requires the safe and effective use of a router in close contact to fingers
• Requires the use of the CNC Machines, saws and mallets
• Required to frequently lift up to 40 lbs.
• May not have allergies to plastic/poly and/or cardboard
• Ability to work in hot/cool work environment
• Ability to work in a noisy work environment
• Floors may become slippery from ‘fluff’ that is a bi-product of the production process

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior Woodworking experience preferred
• 3-5 years of Supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience working with routers, saws, hand tools etc.
• Requires basic math skills
• Ability to recognize and correct poor performance
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment when necessary
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English, use a computer and reason and problem solve
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to work 10-hour shifts and overtime as required
• Should always lead by example

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