Quality Assembly Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Now backed by Cemen Tech Inc. — the world leader in volumetric concrete technology — Montana Tank Works is entering an exciting new era of growth, innovation, and opportunity under new ownership and leadership. We’re building a workplace where employees are valued like family and rewarded for their hard work.

• Employee Ownership (ESOP) – As an employee-owner, you share in the company’s success while building long-term financial security and retirement value for you and your family.
• 100% Paid Health Insurance – Keep more of your paycheck with company-paid premiums.
• Great Benefits & Perks – Paid time off, parental leave, 401(k), bonuses, and more.
• Strong Team Culture – Work in a supportive, innovative, and team-focused environment.
• Employee Appreciation – Enjoy company events, holiday meals, service awards and local sporting event tickets.

Purpose of Position

The Quality Assembly Supervisor is responsible for leading the daily operations of the assembly team while ensuring products are built safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. This role provides hands-on leadership by coordinating production activities, coaching team members, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and partnering with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to drive first-time quality and on-time delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are representative of the position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

More specifically, the Quality Assembly Supervisor will:

• Lead and promote a culture of safety by proactively identifying hazards, coaching safe work practices, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise daily assembly operations to achieve production schedules while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards.
• Coordinate daily production priorities with Team Leads, Production Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Operations.
• Conduct daily startup meetings to communicate production goals, work assignments, safety topics, quality concerns, and operational updates.
• Monitor workflow throughout the shift and adjust staffing or priorities to meet production demands.
• Perform and oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections of components, subassemblies, and finished equipment to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Evaluate the quality of work performed by team members and provide coaching to ensure consistent workmanship and adherence to company standards.
• Ensure nonconforming materials and products are properly identified, documented, segregated, and processed according to established procedures.
• Investigate quality concerns, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and GD&T requirements to support production and inspection activities.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment including tape measures, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection instruments to verify product conformance.
• Ensure inspection results, nonconformances, production documentation, and quality records are accurately maintained within ERP and Quality Management Systems.
• Initiate and support Nonconforming Material Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct or oversee first article inspections and validation of new or revised products, processes, and engineering changes.
• Support supplier quality activities by reviewing incoming materials, documenting supplier issues, and coordinating corrective actions when required.
• Maintain calibration status of inspection equipment and ensure measurement tools remain accurate and compliant with established procedures.
• Serve as the primary resource for assembly personnel regarding engineering questions, parts issues, work instructions, and quality concerns.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Operations to resolve production and quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Monitor production, quality, and labor performance metrics while identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees on assembly processes, quality standards, inspection techniques, and continuous improvement principles.
• Provide input into employee performance evaluations and participate in coaching, disciplinary actions, and employee development planning.
• Ensure work instructions, engineering drawings, routings, work orders, and production documentation remain current and properly maintained.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies and 5S principles.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Position Hours: This position requires reporting 15 minutes prior to the start of the assigned shift and remaining through the end of the shift or additional hours as business needs require.

Education, Experience, and Computer Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required; post-secondary technical education is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of manufacturing or assembly experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role required.
• Working knowledge of assembly processes, manufacturing quality systems, and production operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and production systems, including the use of tablets and ERP software.

Equipment

Regularly operates or utilizes:

• Overhead cranes and hoists
• Forklifts (sit-down, stand-up, pallet jacks, and industrial carts)
• Power tools including drills, jig saws, hydraulic hose crimpers, hole saws, magnetic drills, pneumatic impacts, and ratchets
• Hand tools including torque wrenches, measuring devices, tape measures, and standard mechanic's tools
• Computers, tablets, barcode scanners, and other production technology

Key Competencies

• Leadership and Team Development
• Safety Leadership
• Quality Assurance
• Production Planning and Execution
• Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Problem Solving
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Communication and Accountability
• Customer Focus

Organizational and Time Management QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be dependable, organized, and able to perform routine accounting tasks with accuracy. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• Previous office, bookkeeping, customer service, or clerical experience is preferred but not required.
• Entry-level accounting experience is welcome.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic understanding of accounting principles is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately enter and maintain financial data.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Computer Skills

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Experience with ERP or accounting software is a plus but not required.
• Experience with Concur is a plus.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including copiers, scanners, and printers.

CORE VALUES – Listed in bold below are Montana Tank Work’s six Core Values including an example of each Core Value.

• Positive Mindset - We know our attitude affects our performance.
• Ingenuity – Better, Faster, Easier
• Accountable - We accept responsibility for our actions.
• Do the Right Thing - We will stay productive and be contributors.
• Engaged - Listening to understand...acting to accomplish.
• Safety - We will reinforce safe habits by our own actions.

COMPETENCIES

To perform this position successfully, individual should demonstrate the following work competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens and receives clarification, respond to questions.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility.
• Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics/Professionalism - Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment properly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee:

• Must be able to occasionally stoop or bend.
• Must be able to regularly use hands and arms.
• Must be able to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All employment offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screening, as applicable and permitted by law.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:

To protect the interests of all parties, Cemen Tech Inc and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Cemen Tech Inc. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.