Production Lead, Cable Assembly/Wire Harness

Description:

The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations on the shop floor for custom cable assemblies and wire harness products. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production in accordance with Greatlink International’s standards for on-time delivery, first-pass yield, and continuous improvement. The Production Lead coordinates personnel, materials, and equipment to achieve production goals while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Balance time effectively between hands-on production (building and reviewing work orders) and supervising day-to-day operations to maintain product quality, workflow efficiency, and on-time delivery.
  
• Prepare and stage work orders, materials, and tools to ensure assemblers are fully equipped to begin production on schedule.
  
• Provide clear, detailed, and consistent instructions for assembly operations using both verbal communication and visual documentation.
  
• Train, coach, and mentor less experienced operators throughout the assembly process to ensure adherence to workmanship, quality, and safety standards.
  
• Collaborate closely with Planner and Operations Manager to plan, prioritize, and sequence jobs in alignment with production schedules and customer requirements.
  
• Participate in daily production meetings to communicate work order status, challenges, and updates related to delivery timelines.
  
• Partner with the planner, sales, and operations to coordinate customer orders and ensure products are delivered accurately and on time.
  
• Monitor material consumption and coordinate with purchasing and planning to report shortages, low inventory, and tooling or equipment needs.
  
• Keep management informed of production issues, staffing needs, and operator performance trends that could impact quality or delivery.
  
• Respond promptly to employee safety concerns and report any identified safety hazards, violations, or risks to management for timely resolution.
  
• Perform soldering operations as required and evaluate the soldering performance of assemblers to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  
• Conduct in-process inspections of assemblies to identify and correct errors before products reach final Quality Assurance (QA) review.
  

Requirements:

• 3–5+ years of direct, hands-on experience in cable or wire harness assembly within a manufacturing environment.
  
• Motivated self-starter with strong leadership skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
  
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and maintain focus in a fast-paced production setting.
  
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational ability, and time management skills.
  
• Strong manual dexterity with the ability to set up, operate, and maintain assembly equipment, machinery, and hand tools.
  
• Patient, instructive communicator capable of training and guiding assemblers on proper work instructions and assembly techniques.
  
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities with sound judgment and critical thinking skills.
  
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints (1–2 years required).
  
• Experience in operating manufacturing equipment and tools (minimum 1 year required).
  
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification preferred, but not required.