Assembly Lead
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing / Architectural Lighting
Job Description
We are currently hiring an experienced Assembly Lead to join a manufacturing team producing high-quality architectural lighting products. The Assembly Lead will oversee a small work cell of up to four employees, ensuring production goals, quality standards, safety requirements, and established procedures are consistently met.
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who has previous manufacturing or assembly experience and is comfortable training and supporting others while also performing assembly work. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, team player, and problem solver who can stay organized and productive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support a work cell of up to four employees
- Assemble products according to production schedules, work instructions, and quality standards
- Train employees on proper assembly methods, safety procedures, and workplace standards
- Monitor production goals and help ensure daily targets are met
- Conduct daily team meetings and communicate priorities and performance expectations
- Provide coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback to team members
- Hold employees accountable for performance, attendance, quality, and safety expectations
- Read and follow assembly drawings and wiring diagrams
- Verify assembly methods and work sequences to ensure proper production processes are followed
- Identify problems and work with team members and supervisors to develop solutions
- Help improve production processes using Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area
- Participate in 5S audits, red-tag activities, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor product quality and ensure established standards are followed
- Help track department performance and key production metrics
- Work closely with other departments and cross-functional teams
- Ensure tools and equipment are functioning properly and perform basic user-level maintenance when needed
- Assist supervisors and management with additional duties and projects as assigned
Requirements
- 2+ years of manufacturing or assembly experience
- Previous leadership, lead, trainer, or supervisory experience preferred
- Ability to read and understand assembly drawings and wiring diagrams
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to train, coach, and provide constructive feedback to coworkers
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and production demands
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. throughout the workday
- Frequently handle heavier components and materials
- Ability to kneel, crouch, bend, reach, and perform repetitive physical movements
- Ability to remain active and on your feet for extended periods
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with their hands and has a strong manufacturing background but is also ready to take the next step into a leadership role. This person should be dependable, organized, safety-conscious, and comfortable holding themselves and others accountable.
Strong communication, teamwork, initiative, and a commitment to quality are essential for success in this position.
