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ASSA ABLOY

Global leader in access solutions

Flexiforce Supervisor

Manufacturing & Production OperationsUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeMocksville, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Three to five years of manufacturing experience, including leadership or lead-operator responsibilities, is required.
  • A strong understanding of production workflows, safety practices, and quality standards is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with enterprise resource planning or production systems are required.
  • The ability to read and interpret production schedules, work instructions, and basic technical documentation is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including comfort working with individuals at all organizational levels inside and outside the organization, are required.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • The ability to work flexible hours as required is required.
  • The role requires lifting up to 45 pounds unassisted, with or without reasonable accommodation, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling heavier materials using team-lifting procedures.
  • The role requires standing and/or walking for extended periods of 8–12 hours per shift and moving safely throughout the manufacturing floor.
  • The role requires bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing stairs and/or ladders as job tasks require.
  • The role requires using hands, wrists, and fingers to handle materials, write, and perform computer work, including frequent use of computers, keyboards, tablets, scanners, or handheld devices.
  • The role requires working in a loud, fast-paced industrial environment and in hot and cold environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily production activities and ensure output meets safety, quality, and efficiency targets.
  • Assign and coordinate work to maintain balanced workflow across all production lines.
  • Monitor production performance and adjust priorities to address bottlenecks or delays.
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and conduct routine safety checks.
  • Verify product quality and respond quickly to deviations or defects.
  • Maintain accurate production records, including shift reports, downtime logs, and key performance indicator data.
  • Support equipment reliability by promptly communicating issues and coordinating with Maintenance.
  • Ensure adherence to standard work and operational procedures.
  • Provide daily leadership to production team members to maintain engagement and accountability.
  • Deliver coaching and feedback to support skill development and performance improvement.
  • Train team members on equipment operation, safety practices, and production processes.
  • Promote a positive work environment that supports teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage attendance, performance, and conduct in alignment with company policies.
  • Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to support equipment uptime and process improvements.
  • Coordinate with Quality to resolve product or process issues.
  • Communicate production status during shift handoffs and team meetings.
  • Support material flow by collaborating with Supply Chain to ensure adequate inventory.
  • Participate in planning meetings to align goals, priorities, and improvement initiatives.
  • Identify improvement opportunities related to safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Support Lean and 5S initiatives to strengthen workplace organization and efficiency.
  • Recommend process adjustments to reduce waste and improve throughput.
  • Ensure accurate documentation for work instructions, procedures, and training materials.
  • Contribute data-driven insights to long-term operational planning.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate degree or technical training is preferred.
  • A background in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement is preferred.
  • An understanding of basic mechanical troubleshooting is preferred.

About the Company

ASSA ABLOY

Global leader in access solutions

ASSA ABLOY provides access solutions including mechanical locks and electronic security systems to secure doors, buildings, and identities. Its products work by combining physical locks with digital access control: mechanical locksets for doors, electronic locks and smart cylinders that can be opened via codes, cards, keys, or mobile apps, and identity solutions from HID Global that manage secure credentials and access permissions across systems. The company differentiates itself through a large, diversified portfolio of brands and products, a long track record of strategic acquisitions (such as Yale Locks and HID Global), and a global presence in over 70 countries, which lets it serve many customers and integrate hardware with software and identity management. The goal is to maintain leadership in the access-solutions market by expanding offerings, geographic reach, and coordination across physical security and identity technologies.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Stockholms kommun, Sweden
Founded
1880

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