Assembly Supervisor

The Assembly Supervisor serves as a front-line operations leader responsible for leading a team of assemblers, executing production schedules, and maintaining strict adherence to quality and performance standards.

Operations & Mission Execution

• Lead and supervise daily assembly to ensure production goals and delivery commitments are met.
• Assign work and prioritize tasks based on production schedules, operational requirements, and resource availability.
• Coordinate closely with Production Planning and Scheduling to ensure timely completion and shipment of orders.
• Manage personnel, equipment, tooling, and materials to ensure full operational coverage and efficiency.

Technical Oversight & Problem Solving

• Interpret blueprints, technical specifications, and engineering directives to guide assembly processes and resolve issues.
• Serve as the first line of response for troubleshooting production challenges and technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with engineering, safety, and quality standards throughout all operations.

Leadership & Team Readiness

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of assemblers, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Maintain a positive, disciplined work environment focused on teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Build team capability through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and departments to ensure continuity of operations and mission alignment.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and enforce quality standards and operational procedures.
• Participate in and lead initiatives to improve processes, standardize work methods, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance production flow and minimize downtime.
• Ensure a safe working environment while meeting production objectives.

Production Control & Reporting

• Oversee daily production activities and monitor performance against established targets.
• Collect, analyze, and report production data to leadership.
• Ensure availability of materials, tools, and equipment to prevent disruptions to operations.
• Minimize production downtime through proactive planning and rapid response to issues.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; additional technical or leadership training preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, assembly, or maintenance operations (military leadership experience equivalent).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and execute in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field, or equivalent work/military experience.
• Lean principles- experience in continuous flow manufacturing environments with application of.
• Understanding how to interpret blueprints, specifications, and assembly processes.
• Experience with MRP systems and production planning tools preferred OR planning systems.

Active-Duty Military members seeking a Skillbridge opportunity in the manufacturing industry are also encouraged to reach out to the ITT Skillbridge Lead [email protected] for further information on skillbridge opportunities at ITT.