Manufacturing & Assembly Supervisor
Lead an Assembly Team
The Manufacturing and Assembly Supervisor oversees all distribution assembly, inventory control, and logistics functions within a high‑volume small‑package fulfillment environment. This role is responsible for managing daily production workflows, creating and maintaining production and staffing schedules, and supervising both full‑time and temporary assembly staff. The supervisor forecasts staffing needs to meet fluctuating operational demands, ensures all quality standards are met, and maintains a safe, compliant work environment. This position plays a key role in driving efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across all assembly operations.
At Cook Media Global, our Manufacturing & Assembly team produces the curriculum, Vacation Bible School materials, and ministry resources that churches across the country depend on every year.
If you're an experienced Assembly and Distribution leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and making a measurable impact every day, we'd love to talk with you.
Why You'll Love This Role
This position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic manufacturing and fulfillment operation where your decisions directly influence production performance, customer satisfaction, and team success.
In this role, you'll:
- Lead a high-performing manufacturing and assembly operation that supports thousands of churches and ministry partners.
- Make meaningful decisions around production planning, staffing, scheduling, inventory, and workflow management.
- Build and develop both full-time and seasonal employees while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with leaders across manufacturing, inventory, and logistics to solve operational challenges and improve efficiency.
- Work for a mission-driven organization where operational excellence helps equip churches with resources that make a lasting impact.
What You'll Do
You'll oversee the day-to-day operations of our assembly and fulfillment team, ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading daily manufacturing and assembly operations to achieve production, quality, and safety objectives.
- Planning production schedules and forecasting staffing needs to meet seasonal demand.
- Supervising, coaching, and developing both full-time and temporary employees.
- Monitoring production quality while implementing processes that improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
- Managing inventory availability, work orders, material flow, and production priorities to meet customer commitments.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to coordinate inventory control, production scheduling, and work-in-process activities.
- Monitoring project milestones and production timelines to ensure products are ready for release as scheduled.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational performance and team effectiveness.