Smith & Wesson · 3 months ago
Assembly Team Leader
Maryville, TN, 37801-1826, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expSmith & Wesson is a historic company that has been empowering Americans since 1852. They are seeking an Assembly Team Leader to supervise employees in a manufacturing environment, ensuring policies and procedures are followed while recommending improvements in production methods and working conditions.
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Responsibilities
Managing throughput and continuous quality improvements within general guidelines of Lean manufacturing
Performing duties and sharing goals as part of a participative work team
Regularly communicating with Supervisor, team members and support personnel, all issues impacting product, production, quality and safety across shifts and departments
Providing input to Supervisor related to budgeting of tooling, materials, etc
Scheduling day-to-day work and staffing (vacations/absences) of work team
Using problem solving techniques to analyze, find root cause and permanently correct problems related to all aspects of cell operation
Providing direct input to Supervisor regarding the evaluation of team members' performance and taking appropriate disciplinary action as necessary
Must be capable of filling in for assigned team members to maintain work flow
Assisting Supervisor with leading personnel in day-to-day requirements; conducting team meetings, providing regular performance feedback and tracking performance of team members
Assisting Supervisor with the supervision of personnel, including hiring and retention, performance management and discipline
Assisting with department planning over a 30-day time span and preparing action plans to achieve results
Qualification
Required
Education/Experience: Minimum -- High School Diploma
Ability to lead and manage a team by training, coaching, and motivating
Excellent interpersonal (written and verbal) communication skills
Attention to detail
Type accurately
Prioritize tasks and be able to switch tasks as needed
Ability to follow and teach precise processes
Ability to be trained to drive and use all types of forklifts
Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
WMS/WCS experience (SAP a plus)
Managing throughput and continuous quality improvements within general guidelines of Lean manufacturing
Performing duties and sharing goals as part of a participative work team
Regularly communicating with Supervisor, team members and support personnel, all issues impacting product, production, quality and safety across shifts and departments
Providing input to Supervisor related to budgeting of tooling, materials, etc
Scheduling day-to-day work and staffing (vacations/absences) of work team
Using problem solving techniques to analyze, find root cause and permanently correct problems related to all aspects of cell operation
Providing direct input to Supervisor regarding the evaluation of team members' performance and taking appropriate disciplinary action as necessary
Must be capable of filling in for assigned team members to maintain work flow
Assisting Supervisor with leading personnel in day-to-day requirements; conducting team meetings, providing regular performance feedback and tracking performance of team members
Assisting Supervisor with the supervision of personnel, including hiring and retention, performance management and discipline
Assisting with department planning over a 30-day time span and preparing action plans to achieve results
Works in a manufacturing environment
Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally
Able to stand, sit, stoop, squat and walk
Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor
Preferred
Experience: 1-3 years of supervisory level in Manufacturing
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision
Prescription Drug Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Product Discounts
Service Awards
Company
Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Smith & Wesson has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$175M2014-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2013-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $100M
1998-11-09IPO
Leadership Team
Deana McPherson
EVP, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer
Kevin Maxwell
Senior Vice President - General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary
Recent News
2025-12-30
2025-09-30
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