Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Assembly Supervisor
Job Description
The Assembly Supervisor oversees daily assembly operations on a fast-paced production floor, ensuring that production schedules are met while upholding high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This role prioritizes workflow, coordinates jobs, and leads a team of assembly personnel through hands-on supervision, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily assembly operations to ensure production schedules and customer commitments are consistently met.
- Prioritize workflow and coordinate jobs across the assembly line to maximize productivity and on-time delivery.
- Monitor productivity, labor utilization, and throughput to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure proper setup and operation of automated and manual equipment used in the assembly process.
- Verify that production output meets all specifications, drawings, and quality standards.
- Troubleshoot operational issues on the production floor and implement effective corrective actions.
- Train, coach, and develop assembly team members on processes, safety practices, and quality expectations.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to support employee growth and accountability.
- Maintain accurate production documentation and ensure records reflect actual production runs.
- Interpret job tickets, blueprints, and manufacturing instructions to guide assembly activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, shipping, and purchasing, to resolve issues and support smooth production flow.
- Enforce safety standards and company policies to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
- Lead and support 5S, continuous improvement, and other operational excellence initiatives.
- Monitor inventory levels of materials, tooling, and consumables to support uninterrupted production.
Essential Skills
- Experience leading or supervising in a manufacturing or assembly environment.
- Strong understanding of production flow and assembly line operations.
- Knowledge of quality standards and practical experience verifying product conformance to specifications and drawings.
- Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions on the production floor.
- Experience with employee coaching, performance feedback, and team development.
- Proficiency in managing production documentation and reporting with attention to accuracy and completeness.
- Ability to interpret job tickets, blueprints, and manufacturing instructions.
- Exposure to Lean and 5S practices and their application in a production environment.
- Familiarity with safety compliance requirements, including OSHA-related practices.
- Experience working in ISO 9001 environments or similar quality management systems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience supervising both automated equipment and manual assembly processes.
- Background in continuous improvement initiatives within a structured production environment.
- Comfort working closely with cross-functional teams such as engineering, quality, shipping, and purchasing.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and motivate a diverse team.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, schedules, and documentation requirements.
Why Work Here?
You will join a collaborative production environment that values quality, process improvement, and team development. The role offers the opportunity to step into a visible leadership position with direct impact on team performance and operational outcomes. You will gain exposure to both automated and manual manufacturing processes, work closely with cross-functional teams, and grow within a structured setting that emphasizes continuous improvement, safety, and professional growth.
Work Environment
The role is based on a fast-paced manufacturing and production floor that combines automated equipment with manual assembly processes. You will spend most of your time standing, walking, and actively supervising activities on the production floor. The environment places a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement practices, with structured procedures and standards guiding daily operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburg, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Pittsburg,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Company Description
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.