Assembly Line Associate Jobs in Stuart, FL (NOW HIRING)

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Who are we?

As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners

Daher's new Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Stuart, Florida is expanding the company's aircraft manufacturing footprint in North America by supporting the assembly and delivery of the industryleading TBM aircraft. The site brings together production, manufacturing engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to build worldclass aircraft with a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. As a growing aerospace operation, the Stuart FAL offers employees the opportunity to help launch and develop a new aircraft production capability while contributing to continuous improvement, advanced manufacturing, and the future growth of Daher Aircraft

Job Description

Daher is seeking to hire a Production Team Leader to join our new TBM Final Assembly Line in Stuart, Florida. The Production Team Leader is responsible for supervising daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets are achieved. This role leads a team of production employees, coordinates workflow, resolves operational issues, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet business requirements.

Please note:

Ability to travel for up to 3 months in Europe (during the transfer phase) is a required part of this position.

Primary Role and Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and production standards.
• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet production schedules and output goals.
• Organize team activities according to workload and ensure short-term capacity/load alignment.
• Lead and manage production teams and supporting functions within the scope.
• Support operators by providing guidance, instructions, and problem-solving assistance.
• Regularly perform visual inspections and monitor work progress.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and security standards, as well as company policies. Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Contribute to HR management actions (recruitment, training, annual reviews, talent development, and qualification management depending on site practices). Assist with employee scheduling, attendance management, and workforce planning.
• Supervise, motivate, and develop production employees. Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback. Support employee engagement and foster a positive work environment.
• Propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving actions.
• Support and drive change management initiatives.
• Update performance dashboards.
• Report on activity and results within the scope and escalate deviations to management.
• Manage SQDCT performance (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Team).
• Lead and develop team members' skills in line with business evolution and organizational needs.
• Facilitate daily performance routines (SR1 meetings).
• Contribute to root cause analysis (quality and safety issues).
• Independently lead improvement projects and ensure follow-up.
• Monitor operational activity (attendance, productivity, breaks) and analyze deviations.
• Implement and manage performance improvement action plans to increase efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing or production.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with production planning, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies is advantageous.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production systems.
• Ability to analyze data and generate performance reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production management software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

• Manufacturing or production environment.
• May require shift work, overtime, weekends, or holidays.
• Frequent standing, walking, and interaction with production equipment.
• Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• This position requires exposure to manufacturing areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, shoes and mandatory hearing protection is required.

Information related to the position: (Required for all positions)

• The compensation range is $55,000 to $67,500 in base salary.
• The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Daher considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, skills, and current market conditions.
• At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.

Your next opportunity starts here - here are the next steps:

• Review of your application
• An initial conversation with a recruiter
• One or more interviews depending on the position, with the relevant team members and manager(s)
• After the interviews, constructive feedback regardless of the outcome

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.