Assembly Supervisor - Metal Fabrication
Location: St. Louis, MO
Schedule: 1st Shift | Typically 6:00 AM–3:00 PM
Salary: $50,000–$60,000
Work Setting: Onsite
A well-established manufacturing company in the St. Louis area is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to oversee daily assembly operations and help keep production running safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who understands manufacturing and assembly processes and enjoys being involved with both people and production.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the assembly lines.
- Coordinate production schedules with the Production Scheduler.
- Ensure equipment is properly set up and ready for production.
- Train and oversee setup, sample, and operator personnel.
- Troubleshoot assembly equipment and labeling systems.
- Update bills of materials (BOMs) and routers when processes change.
- Monitor quality and ensure safety procedures are followed.
- Help maintain proper staffing and production flow.
- Work directly with the team to identify and resolve production issues.
- Balance hands-on technical troubleshooting with supervision and production demands.
What We’re Looking For
- 3–5+ years of manufacturing and assembly experience.
- Previous supervisory, lead, or team-lead experience.
- Strong understanding of assembly processes and equipment operation.
- Mechanical troubleshooting ability and a hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing safety practices.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Microsoft Office experience.
- Experience working with an ERP system; Dynamics is a plus.
- Ability to communicate effectively and keep production moving in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Background
- Metal fabrication or welding experience.
- Technical degree.
- CAD or fixture/tooling design experience.
- Lean/Six Sigma experience.
Benefits
- Company-paid life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- 120 hours of PTO annually to start
- 401(k) discretionary match — 50% up to 3%
- Discretionary profit sharing
- Additional straight-time compensation for qualifying overtime/weekend hours
Why Join This Team
This is an opportunity to step into a newly created leadership position with a stable, established manufacturing organization where your work will have a direct impact on production.
You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the assembly operation, develop your team, solve real production challenges, and work closely with leadership in a collaborative environment.
If you're a hands-on manufacturing leader who wants to take ownership and make a measurable impact, this could be a great next step in your career.
Looking forward to your application!
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