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Assembly Supervisor

Laepple Automotive US Inc

  • Detroit, MI
  • 26 days ago
  • Full-time
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Skills

  • Assembly Lineunmatched
  • Automated Assembly Equipmentunmatched
  • Automotive Industryunmatched
  • Automotive Manufacturingunmatched
  • Benchmarkingunmatched
  • Body Shopunmatched
  • Bug Tracking/Defect Managementunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Managementunmatched
  • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Quality Metricsunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Safety Trainingunmatched
  • Six Sigma Certificationunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Drawingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Weldingunmatched

Description

About us
LAEPPLE Automotive is a leading supplier in the automotive industry, specializing in high-quality components and systems for body components manufacturing. Our innovative technologies and efficient production processes set benchmarks in the industry. To grow our team in Detroit, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assembly Supervisor to lead our manufacturing team on the assigned shift. This role is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing activities of Class A automotive body panels, using robotic welding and assembly processes (adhesion, hemming, etc.) with a strong emphasis on safety, quality standards, team performance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with robotic welding systems, automated assembly lines, and high-precision surface-quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and coordinate operations across the facility for the assigned shift.
  • Ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met or exceeded.
  • Lead, coach, and develop hourly production team members.
  • Monitor robotic weld cells, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
  • Ensure adherence to Class A surface quality standards including inspection, defect tracking, metal finish, and corrective actions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, etc.).
  • Analyze production data, downtime, and scrap to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve production and process issues.
  • Maintain compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support launch activities, process changes, and new program introductions.
  • Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and shift handoff communication.
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned.
Education and Experience:
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience with robotic welding, assembly, and BIW operations with a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory role within the Tier I automotive manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience with robotic welding systems (i.e. FANUC, KUKA).
  • Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting and automated systems.
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint).
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Advanced working knowledge of Class A automotive body panel standards and surface quality requirements.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work afternoon shift (2nd shift) and occasional overtime or weekends.
  • Proficiency in production metrics, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement tools.
  • Lean/Six Sigma certification would be a plus.
  • Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, MIG welding equipment, and measuring systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Time management and ability to meet production deadlines.
  • Team orientation.
  • Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
  • High level of integrity and ethical standards.
  • Proven reliability and exceptional attendance record.

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LocationDetroit, MI
Job TypeFull-time
Websitehttps://www.laepple-us.com

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