Production Assembly Supervisor

Wanco Inc. is an industrial manufacturer seeking an experienced Assembly Supervisor to help oversee and coordinate the activities of the assembly staff and process for multiple assembly cells, supporting the build schedule, safety, quality, 5S, and compliance requirements.

What you need to have: 

·         Technical skills: Strong understanding of assembly processes, familiarity with hand and power tools, and knowledge of relevant safety, quality, lean manufacturing, and ISO 9001 standards.

·         Education and experience: Three or more years’ experience in a production or manufacturing environment. Associates degree or higher preferred.

·         Leadership: Experience in leading, motivating, and guiding a team, writing performance reviews, fostering a positive work environment and driving performance.

·         Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for clear instruction delivery, effective feedback, and collaboration with team members, supervisors, and other departments.

·         Industrial manufacturing: Experience with fabrication, electrical and mechanical assembly, including ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.

·         Inventory management: Experience with bills of material and inventory location management.

·         Teamwork: Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.

·         Lean manufacturing: Experience and understanding of lean techniques such as 5S compliance, flow and pull concepts.

 What we would like you to have:

·         English and Spanish speaking

·         Process mapping experience.

·         ISO 9001:2015 experience.

·         Experience creating work instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This includes but is not limited to:

·         Production Oversight: Monitoring assembly processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards and production targets, and resolving production problems.

·         Team Management: Leading, motivating, and coaching production staff, including training new employees and handling performance management.

·         Quality Control: Monitoring product quality and ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications.

·         Safety Compliance: Enforcing safety regulations, maintaining a safe work environment, and ensuring proper equipment usage and maintenance.

·         Problem Solving: Identifying and addressing production issues, implementing solutions, and suggesting improvements to increase efficiency. Applying Cause and Effect method.

·         Documentation: Performing and maintaining records of production data, employee performance, and other relevant information.

·         Reducing Waste: Identifying target areas in production processes and implementing strategies to reduce waste, improve cycled time and output.

·         Communication and Coordination: Collaborating with other departments, such as engineering and management, to facilitate smooth workflows and resolve issues.

Physical Requirements:

Mobility to work in office and factory setting including use of standard office equipment, including a computer.

Comfortable working directly in a manufacturing facility and adhering to PPE requirements.

Some travel may be required.

Salary Range: $27.00/hr to $36.00/hr depending on experience

Reporting: This position has direct reports and reports to operations management.

Wanco Inc. Address: 5870 Tennyson Street, Arvada, CO 80003 | wanco.com

Wanco is the industryʼs leading manufacturer of highway safety and traffic control products. Innovation and new product development have made us what we are, and will continue to carry our reputation forward, well into the future.

Wanco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.