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Production/Assembly Supervisor
Blaine, MN | Direct Hire | $70,000–$90,000 Base Salary
Konik is partnering with a well-respected manufacturing company seeking a hands-on Production/Assembly Supervisor. In this role, you will oversee assembly-line and paint-line operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. This role combines technical expertise, team leadership, and coordination across multiple manufacturing departments.
Production/Assembly Supervisor Responsibilities:
- Manage daily assembly and paint-line operations, coordinating workflows, assigning tasks, and ensuring timely production.
- Monitor key performance metrics including output, yield, scrap, and downtime; implement corrective actions as needed.
- Train, mentor, and develop production staff on assembly techniques, standard operating procedures, tool usage, and safety practices.
- Ensure quality compliance through in-process inspections, dimensional checks, and collaboration with quality assurance teams.
- Drive a safety-first culture by enforcing OSHA regulations, leading safety briefings, investigating incidents, and implementing corrective actions.
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate with engineering to optimize processes.
- Maintain accurate production documentation, including work instructions, production logs, non-conformance reports, and traceability records.
- Coordinate cross-functional workflows with procurement, logistics, engineering, and quality teams to optimize throughput.
- Manage staffing activities, including attendance, timekeeping, shift scheduling, workforce planning, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
Production/Assembly Supervisor Qualifications:
- High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or assembly with proven supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of assembly processes, lean manufacturing principles, and production systems (ERP experience with Workwise or Acumatica preferred).
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety practices in a manufacturing environment.
- Leadership and team management skills, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Experience in quality control, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma certification is a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
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Konik is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other protected class status.
Konik has been a leader in the technical staffing industry for more than 50 years, providing the fastest and easiest link between employees and employers. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000