Production Lead

Production Lead The Production Lead plays an essential role in the manufacturing process, orchestrating the day-to-day operations on the production floor. This position involves overseeing a team of workers (typically 4-6 Assemblers), ensuring that production targets/goals are met efficiently and safely, while maintaining the highest quality standards. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: -Train new production staff and provide ongoing coaching to existing employees. -Train assigned production staff in the use of equipment processes. -Address any attendance and performance issues with Production Supervisor or Production Manager. -Collaborate with Production Manager and Production Supervisor on Assembler Performance Reviews. -Coordinate and supervise the daily production activities of assigned staff. -Ensure production schedules, goals, and objectives are met. -Monitor production performance and ensure quality standards. -Identify areas of improvement and take corrective action as needed. -Ensure that production processes are carried out in accordance with safety and quality standards. -Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment. -Implement and monitor safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment. -Ability to read and understand, in English, the customer Drawings, Parts List, Wire List, Processes, Specifications, and assembly Routers for step-by-step instructions on how to manufacture the wire harness and cable assembly. -Production of wire harness and cable assemblies using hand and/or power tools including specialized crimpers, soldering tools, screwdrivers, torque wrenches, wire strippers and cutters, precision measuring instruments, etc. -Ability to use measuring devices. -Daily cable and harness techniques such as wire cutting, cable prep and layup, connectorization, crimping, soldering, jacketing, braiding, molding, use of lacing tape and spot ties for open wire bundles, testing, etc. -Performing continuity checks on work in process and completed assemblies. -Conduct in-process inspections on product in accordance with quality specifications. -Ability to read and write in English and fill in Work Order information and sign off on Router Operations. -Perform rework on required assemblies by following authorized work instructions via Rework Router. -Testing and troubleshooting of subassemblies at first, second and final tests. -Work with Sales/Engineering team to correct and improve upon any documents related to the assembly process. Requirements -5 years experience in a wire harness and cable assembly manufacturing environment -Electro-Mechanical assembly experience -Strong crimping, connectorization, and soldering skills -Ability to work in a fast-paced environment -Attention to detail is critical and required for this position EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS -High School Diploma -J-STD Certification is required -IPC-620 Certification is required REQUIRED SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS -This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. All applicants must be U.S.persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee. -Must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking/understanding English. -Must be able to pass Visual Acuity requirements (color, depth perception vision). -Must be able to work under a microscope for inspection purposes. -Must be able to pass Manual Dexterity requirements (handling small parts effectively, demonstrate fine motor skills and dexterity to manipulate tweezers, small pliers and parts). -Must be able to use and understand how to read measuring devices (ruler, tape measure, caliper, etc.). -Must be able to sit for sustained periods of time (3-4 hours at a time).