Assembly Supervisor at Hacksmith Industries

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assembly Execution, Team Leadership, Quality Control, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Training and Development, Safety Standards, Production Targets, Organizational Skills, Root-Cause Investigation, Performance Management, Continuous Improvement, Takt Time Management, Labor Assignment

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

About the Role We are seeking a hands-on, experienced Assembly Supervisor responsible for day-to-day assembly execution, team leadership, and output consistency. You ensure that every Smith Blade is assembled correctly, efficiently, and safely, and that assembly keeps pace with machining and shipping commitments. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will spend most of your time on the floor, setting priorities, solving problems, and holding standards. Hours: 10am-6pm. This role overlaps both assembly shifts, providing leadership continuity, shift handoff support, and consistent quality standards across the day with each team. Core Responsibilities Assembly Execution Lead a team of 10-20 assemblers Run daily Smith Blade assembly operations Assign labor to meet hourly, daily, and weekly production targets Balance assembly lines to maintain takt time Ensure materials, sub-assemblies, and tools are ready at the start of each shift Maintain clean, organized, and safe workstations Quality & Process Discipline Enforce standard work and assembly procedures Catch defects early and prevent quality escapes Coordinate closely with Quality Control on inspections and rework Escalate recurring issues and participate in root-cause investigations Ensure traceability and proper handling of serialized components Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop assembly technicians Support hiring, onboarding, and training Set expectations and hold team members accountable Manage attendance, shift coverage, and performance issues Build a culture of ownership, consistency, and respect for quality Continuous Improvement Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in assembly flow Work with Process Engineering to implement improvements Support layout changes, tooling updates, and work instruction revisions Help scale assembly capacity without impacting quality What Success Looks Like Assembly targets are consistently met or exceeded Quality issues are caught early, not at final inspection The team is trained, engaged, and accountable Production commitments are met without constant firefighting Qualifications Experience supervising hands-on assembly teams in a manufacturing environment Strong people leadership and communication skills High attention to detail and process discipline Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment Willingness to be on the floor, not behind a desk Why Join Us? Gourmet meal every work day (we have a very skilled chef on staff) Snacks and coffee to keep you fueled Health Spending Account (HSA) Gym membership benefit Safety shoe allowance You must be legally allowed to work in Canada and be local or willing to relocate. This role is based in Cambridge, Ontario and telecommuting is not an option. Salary Range: $60-75k plus benefits.

Responsibilities

The Assembly Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of assemblers to ensure efficient and safe assembly operations while meeting production targets. They will also enforce quality standards and maintain a clean and organized workspace.