Assembly Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provide exceptional leadership, supervision, and clear guidance to second-shift employees starting at 3:00 PM, ensuring the timely and successful completion of assigned duties while prioritizing adherence to departmental safety protocols. Cultivate a collaborative, team-driven work environment that embodies a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and mutual respect. Take ownership of driving operational and process excellence across all areas by leveraging strategic planning and effective problem-solving to enhance productivity and efficiency. Foster open communication, deliver constructive feedback, and celebrate employee achievements to sustain motivation and build morale. Demonstrate commitment to company values by ensuring compliance with organizational standards and achieving operational goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This document does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities but highlights key duties expected of this role:

• Supervise and manage activities aligned with daily business and department needs.
• Develop, analyze, and deliver complex information effectively to team members.
• Facilitate seamless communication of schedules, objectives, quality concerns, and progress between shifts to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Mentor and guide employees, providing leadership that inspires growth and development.
• Ensure all personnel receive the required job-specific training and remain compliant with applicable training requirements.
• Assign tasks based on department needs, ensuring high-quality output and the achievement of departmental performance metrics.
• Support management in achieving program objectives and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify challenges and escalate them appropriately to management.
• Assess team expertise in executing assigned projects and tasks successfully.
• Fabricate, revise, and maintain tools, fixtures, jigs, and related components.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and model-based definition data to determine fabrication methods.
• Consistently explore opportunities to add value and fulfill new requests that support organizational goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and ensure proper care of equipment and facilities.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

A combination of education and experience that provides the skills and knowledge necessary for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including conventional machines, jig, and fixture manufacturing.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must meet Export Control Compliance requirements, qualifying as a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to efficiently manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.
• Confidence in leading processes, overseeing projects, and seeking opportunities for improvement.
• Proven ability to collaborate with management to drive location performance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Oversight of the Assembly Department.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Majority of travel is local during business hours. Some projects may necessitate out-of-area travel and occasional overnight stays.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The following outlines conditions commonly experienced while performing the duties of this role:

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
• Occasional exposure to caustic chemicals; noise levels are typically moderate.
• Travel to other site locations during the workday may be required.
• Weekend work may be necessary to meet department and business demands.
• Employees must adhere to safe manufacturing practices, including mandatory eyewear in manufacturing areas and recommended safety shoes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements outlined here represent those necessary for an employee to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Specific vision abilities required for this role include:

• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Physical capabilities necessary for the role include:

• Sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Frequently walking and standing for short periods.
• Using hands and arms to reach, touch, feel, and handle objects.
• Regularly lifting and moving items up to 35 pounds, with occasional lifting and moving of items weighing up to 50 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employment is conditional upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires the use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must qualify as U.S. persons under the meaning of ITAR. According to ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., Green Card Holder).

Ascent Aerospace is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or relationship/association with a protected veteran (including spouses and other family members). We are fully committed to ensuring no discrimination occurs on the basis of disability.

For additional details, Equal Employment Opportunity Posters are available. If you would like a copy of our affirmative action plan or policy statement, please contact us toll-free at +1 586-726-0500.

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ABOUT US

Ascent Aerospace is a globally recognized, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense, and space industries.

As the largest tooling group in the industry, we manufacture a comprehensive range of mold and assembly tooling solutions, including some of the largest invar molds ever made for aerospace applications. As a trusted automation provider and production system integrator, Ascent partners with clients to develop innovative projects, guiding them from process engineering through build and installation, ensuring efficient and cost-effective solutions tailored to their needs.