Lighting Assembly Supervisor

Description
We are seeking an experienced Lighting Assembly Supervisor to lead a hands-on production team responsible for assembling custom hospitality lighting and manufacturing lamp shades. This role will supervise a team of 6+ employees and oversee daily production, quality, materials, packaging, and project timelines.
The ideal candidate is an organized, hands-on leader with manufacturing or assembly supervision experience and a strong attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily workflow of the lighting assembly and shade production departments.
• Lead, train, and hold a team of 6+ employees accountable for quality, productivity, safety, and attendance.
• Assemble and oversee the production of a variety of lighting products, including table lamps, wall sconces, pendants, chandeliers, and other custom fixtures.
• Work with a variety of materials including steel, acrylic, linen, leather, wood, LEDs, and other components.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, assembly diagrams, and installation instructions.
• Review project details to identify required components, hardware, finishes, colors, and materials.
• Coordinate with the Powder Coat Department and other departments to ensure components are properly finished and color matched.
• Inspect incoming parts and completed products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Establish and maintain department quality control procedures.
• Complete and submit required production paperwork, including QC sheets, parts hand-off sheets, packing lists, and side-mark placement.
• Order and maintain inventory of components, hardware, fabrics, packaging materials, and other consumable supplies.
• Safely package, box, palletize, and prepare finished products for shipment.
• Coordinate with the Fabrication Manager and General Manager to establish and maintain project timelines and staffing needs.
• Attend daily fabrication meetings and communicate project updates, revisions, and material needs.
• Monitor department maintenance, housekeeping, and cleanup procedures.
• Stay current on emails and project communications regarding approvals, revisions, updates, preparation, and parts ordering.
• Train employees on wet paint and faux finishing techniques as needed.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Use basic woodworking skills to construct palletized crates for larger products when needed.
• Work with acrylic materials, including heat-forming processes.
• Create written installation instructions when required.
• Follow applicable UL standards, compliance requirements, and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing, production, assembly, or similar environment.
• Working knowledge of lighting components, electrical wiring, electrical drivers, and rectifiers.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to plan ahead, prioritize work, and coordinate with multiple departments to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to lead a team in a hands-on production environment.
• Basic woodworking skills preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to learn and train others on finishing techniques.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who is comfortable working alongside their team while managing production schedules, quality standards, materials, and deadlines. Attention to detail is essential, as many of the products are custom-built and require careful assembly and inspection.