Final Assembly Department Supervisor (Day Shift)

Overview

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily Day Shift operations in our Final Assembly Department, ensuring instruments are built safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role guides department employees, coordinates workflow, enforces safety, and drives continuous improvement in productivity and performance.

 

Qualified candidates will have proven people leadership experience, 8–10 years in Final Assembly, hands-on experience building or repairing stringed instruments, or other related manufacturing leadership experience. .

 

If this opportunity strikes a chord, apply today—because music is waiting!

 

Department: Final Assembly 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Status:  Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Day Shift: 6:30AM - 3:00PM

Final Assembly Supervisor Salary Range: $68,640.00 - $82,368.00

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s) 

• Supervises day-to-day production activities to meet schedules, output targets, and quality standards.
• Assigns tasks, monitors workflow, and adjusts staffing/resources as needed.
• Mentors staff and enforces company policies and procedures.
• Evaluates performance of department employees and makes recommendations to the department manager regarding pay increases, reprimands, terminations or other personnel matters.  
• Works with department manager and Human Resources, as needed, to resolve employee upsets and/or conflicts.
• Oversees training of new employees in the methods and responsibilities of the department production.
• Ensures appropriate training, certifications and recertifications are obtained for all department employees.
• Maintains and approves timesheets and time off requests of department employees.
• Promotes a positive work environment with strong communication and teamwork.
• Conducts shift meetings, and resolves operational or personnel issues.
• Ensures adherence to quality control standards, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures timely delivery of daily production to subsequent department(s).
• Conducts product inspections and documentation reviews.
• Addresses non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
• Promotes a culture of safety; enforces safety protocols and ensures compliance with company safety practices.
• Supports preventive maintenance and ensure clean, organized work areas.
• Participates in new product or LTD releases and communicates information to their teams.
• Identifies and addresses potential issues with materials and/or shortages in their areas.
• Promotes and participates in continuous improvement projects.
• Inspects finished departmental products. 
• Certified to operate all machinery within the department.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of all departmental processes and is fully equipped to carry them out as circumstances demand.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Focus - Knows who internal customers are. Identifies opportunities that benefit the customer (internal and external). Establishes and maintains effective relationships. Delivers products that meet customer expectations.
• Results Oriented - Works as a productive and cooperative member of a cohesive group. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Pushes self and helps others achieve results. Solution vs. problem oriented. Demonstrates ability to adjust when obstacles arise.
• Communicates Effectively - Communicates proactively and with purpose and professionally, in a concise and straightforward manner. Attentively listens to others. Communicates to those involved, especially if agreements cannot be kept.
• Accountability - Takes personal responsibility for decisions, behaviors, actions and failures, and commits to necessary corrective action. Able to admit limitations of knowledge, yet demonstrate a willingness to do what is needed to improve. Proactively seeks feedback without being defensive. Does what is right because it is the right thing to do. Leaves personal circumstances outside of work in order to remain engaged in the task at hand. Maintains a positive attitude despite adversity.
• Reliability - Demonstrates reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Collaborates