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WE RISE TOGETHER!

At AMF, we are dedicated to working alongside our customers to produce better food for families around the world while creating better lives for our teammates, families, customers, and communities.

AMF Bakery Systems is the world's largest manufacturer of high-speed bakery equipment. We provide complete automated bakery solutions for numerous categories, including Soft Bread and roll, Artisan Bread, Cake and Pie, Pizza and Flatbread and Pastry and Croissant. AMF is part of the Markel Food Groups, the leading equipment supplier to food manufactures around the world.

Our culture and shared values are spelled out in "The Markel Style" as we encourage and recognize teammates that bring these values to life each day. With the style as our guide, our teams pursue excellence while keeping a sense of humor. Seeking to know our customers' needs, we aim to build financial value for our shareholders while sharing success with others and winning together. We are inspired to work hard and encouraged to challenge management to find better ways of doing things. At AMF, we believe in fostering the professional development and personal potential of our diverse workforce.

If you're searching for the next company to call home, AMF Bakery Systems provides a teammate-centered culture with exciting career growth opportunities. We strive to build extraordinary teams by seeking out a wide range of talent, experiences, and diverse backgrounds. Diversity of thought and the collaboration of various life experiences are what drive growth and innovation at AMF.

Job Description:

At AMF, we don't just build equipment - we shape the future of baking. As an Assembly Supervisor, you will lead daily assembly operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time execution. This role is critical in translating production plans into action, maintaining team accountability, and driving consistent performance on the shop floor while building short-term operational planning capability.

Job Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Safety: Lead and reinforce a strong safety culture by ensuring adherence to all safety standards and proactively addressing risks on the shop floor
• Quality: Ensure all assemblies meet specifications and quality standards; drive consistency through standard work and rapid issue resolution
• Delivery: Own daily and weekly production execution by setting clear priorities, sequencing work effectively, and ensuring on-time completion
• Cost / Productivity: Manage labor utilization, attendance, and timekeeping for direct reports to maximize efficiency and minimize disruptions
• People / Leadership: Supervise, coach, and develop team members; set clear expectations, provide timely feedback, and partner with HR to support employee development and engagement
• Daily Management System: Maintain visual management boards, lead daily huddles, communicate across departments, and sustain strong 6S discipline

Requirements:

• 3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly operations environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on leadership style with consistent floor presence
• Experience using Lean / MBS tools and leading teams and cross-functional initiatives

Preferred:

• Familiarity with visual management and KPI tracking systems
• Technical proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and production reporting
• Mechanical and electrical assembly knowledge

Measures of Success

• Strong adherence to safety and 6S standards
• Consistent achievement of daily and weekly production targets
• Clear and effective communication across teams
• Improved labor efficiency and reduced operational disruptions
• A highly engaged, accountable, and performance-driven assembly team

Growth Expectations

This role begins with a strong focus on daily execution and operational leadership during the first 1–3 months. Over time, the position will expand to support 1–6 month operational planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and broader leadership responsibilities across assembly operations