Assembly Supervisor

About Piab Group:

At Piab Group we improve our customers' productivity, sustainability, and safety through evolving industrial automation and have done so since 1951. We believe in an automated world where no resources are wasted, and no humans are injured. With annual sales of ~3 billion SEK and more than 1500 employees, Piab is a global organization, serving customers in more than 100 countries from a vast network of subsidiaries and channel partners. Since 2018, Piab Group has been owned by Patricia Industries, part of Investor AB

Piab serves a wide range of industries, including e-commerce logistics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and automotive, providing innovative vacuum automation solutions tailored to each sector.

You can expect the following with us:

Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that thrives on creativity and innovation.

Global Impact: Work with a company that is a world leader in vacuum transport solutions.

Global Presence: Piab has 25 sales offices and over 900 partners worldwide, ensuring a vast network and global reach

Sustainable Vision: Contribute to an automated world, promoting safety and efficiency.

Professional Growth: Access opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

Diverse and Inclusive: Join a workplace that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment.

Stable employer: As part of Patricia Industries and connected to the Wallenberg family, Piab benefits from strong support and a commitment to long-term growth and sustainability.

Job Mission:

The Assembly Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring efficient and high-quality assembly operations. This position is responsible for leading a team of assembly technicians, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Ultimately, the mission of the role is to manage and continuously improve manufacturing, quality to ensure excellent delivery performance and quality to company’s customers in Americas region in Boston MA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production & Assembly

• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production efficiency, quality rates, and downtime.
• Utilize production tracking systems and digital tools to monitor workflow and report issues.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Troubleshoot assembly issues and implement corrective actions
• Maintain equipment in safe and operational condition

Team Leadership

• Identify training needs and support career development plans for team members.
• Schedule and assign tasks to ensure balanced workloads
• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Quality & Compliance

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean or Six Sigma principles to enhance productivity and reduce waste. Reference ISO standards where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and health regulations; support EHS audits and initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and records for compliance and traceability
• Support audits and inspections as needed

Inventory & Materials

• Coordinate with Planning and Warehouse teams to ensure material availability
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages or excesses
• Minimize waste and optimize material usage

Organization

• Manage and develop strong teams with multiple functions in accordance with the division and operations strategy with clear plans and goals to ensure good customer satisfaction
• Coordinate with Planning and Warehouse teams to ensure material availability
• Uphold organization policies and standards, ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal regulations
• Recruit, train and supervise staff
• Manage team workloads to meet goals and deadlines
• Promote and enforce safety in workplace

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES:

• Initiative & Responsibility: acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Execution: adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results
• Systematic approach: uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans, defines clear priorities, and allocates resources effectively
• Analysis & judgment: quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; produces sound and rational judgments
• Effective communication: communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or associate degree preferred
• 5 years of experience in assembly or manufacturing operations
• 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role

This is what our employees say about us:

"At Piab, I have the chance to leave my own footprint. The low hierarchy means my ideas are heard and valued. #LoveWhereIWork"

Disclaimer

Piab Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national