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Assembly Supervisor

Laepple Automotive US Inc

  • Detroit, MI
  • 29 days ago
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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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