Position Overview The Assembly Supervisor is responsible for shift-level leadership of production and gift assembly operations at the Obetz facility. This role ensures daily execution of assembly schedules, workforce deployment, quality standards, and food safety compliance in a high-volume, seasonal environment. As an exempt leader, the Assembly Supervisor exercises independent judgment in staffing allocation, workflow prioritization, and performance management to meet production targets and service level commitments. This position plays a critical role in protecting product quality, throughput, and workforce engagement while maintaining strict adherence to GMP and SQF standards. Scope of Responsibility
Direct leadership of 20-50+ associates, scaling significantly during peak seasons
Ownership of shift-level assembly KPIs: productivity, quality, scrap reduction, safety, and schedule adherence
Workforce planning and labor deployment aligned to daily production forecasts
Frontline food safety, compliance, and audit readiness Key Responsibilities Production & Assembly Execution
Lead daily assembly operations including kitting, gift building, palletizing, and line balancing
Ensure production schedules are executed accurately and on time
Monitor workflow and remove bottlenecks to maintain throughput targets
Optimize line efficiency and labor utilization
Escalate production risks and recommend corrective actions to Sr. Manager, Assembly Performance & Operational Metrics
Drive achievement of daily and weekly production KPIs
Monitor productivity, quality defects, scrap rates, and rework trends
Implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce waste
Support cost control initiatives through disciplined labor management Workforce Leadership & Development
Supervise, coach, and develop frontline associates and leads
Conduct performance evaluations and administer corrective action when necessary
Lead onboarding and training of new and seasonal associates
Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and teamwork
Partner with HR to address attendance, retention risks, and employee relations matters Cross-Functional Coordination
Collaborate with Fulfillment, Inventory Control, and Receiving teams to ensure material availability
Communicate production capacity and constraints proactively
Support peak staffing and production ramp planning
Partner with Maintenance to address equipment or line disruptions Safety, Compliance & Quality
Enforce adherence to all safety standards and company policies
Ensure compliance with GMP, SQF, and food safety regulations
Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready production areas
Promote a proactive safety culture and immediately address safety risks Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of operational leadership experience
3-5 years of experience in production, manufacturing, assembly, or high-volume operations
2+ years of direct supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment
Experience managing seasonal workforce scaling
Strong understanding of production metrics and labor management
Working knowledge of GMP, food safety standards, and quality controls
Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and lead teams with minimal oversight
Flexibility to work extended hours during peak seasons Preferred
Experience in food production, CPG, or high-volume direct-to-consumer assembly
Exposure to Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
Bilingual capability aligned to workforce demographics Leadership Competencies
Execution-focused with strong production discipline
Quality and food safety advocate
Data-driven decision maker
Clear and confident communicator
High accountability and ownership mindset
Adaptable in seasonal, high-pressure environments
Collaborative team leader Impact The Assembly Supervisor directly influences production throughput, product quality, food safety compliance, and workforce engagement at the Obetz facility. This role is essential to maintaining operational stability during peak seasons and serves as a key leadership pipeline position within site operations.