Assembly Lead

About This Role

This hands-on leadership role coordinates daily assembly operations, guides Assembly Technicians, and ensures production goals, quality standards, and safety expectations are met for a manufacturing company. The Assembly Lead serves as the primary point of contact on the floor, bridging communication between technicians and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily assembly activities and prioritize work based on production needs
• Monitor daily output and support meeting department KPIs and production targets
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or delays and take corrective action
• Actively participate in assembly work as needed to support production goals
• Lead, coach, and mentor Assembly Technicians 1–3
• Assist with onboarding and training of new hires
• Ensure proper material usage and inventory accuracy within the work area
• Maintain accurate production and inventory data in the ERP system (Odoo)
• Idnetify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and ergonomics
• Collaborate with Quality, Inventory, Metal Finish, Maintenance, and other departments

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Strong working knowledge of assembly processes, product flow, and quality standards
• Understanding of Bills of Materials (BOMs), work instructions, and basic inventory control
• Working knowledge of Odoo or similar ERP systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to think ahead and anticipate production needs
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to lead by example and take ownership of outcomes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of assembly or manufacturing experience. Prior lead, senior technician, or informal leadership experience preferred.

Skills

* Required skills