Job Title: Production Team Leader – Electronics Assembly

Job Description

Lead a production team in a bright, modern electronics manufacturing environment, coordinating daily activities to meet finished goods, work-in-progress, and Kanban requirements while maintaining high standards of quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track production activities to meet daily finished goods, work-in-progress, and Kanban requirements.
• Execute the production plan efficiently while promoting a continuous improvement mindset across the team.
• Communicate production issues and opportunities clearly to supporting functions and lead resolution initiatives.
• Ensure quality of workmanship meets IPC standards and all work instructions are followed consistently.
• Manage team performance by monitoring attendance, aligning staffing levels to the production plan, and allocating people resources appropriately.
• Engage positively with direct reports to foster strong teamwork, high engagement, and a culture of innovation.
• Assess team member skill levels, ensure appropriate training is provided, and maintain a high level of cross-training within the team.
• Plan, lead, and document regular Kaizen team meetings to communicate issues, identify opportunities to improve throughput and efficiency, and track action items through completion.
• Oversee rejected material resolution and coordinate closely with quality teams to address nonconformances.
• Ensure timely tracking, output, and shipment of returned material authorization (RMA) products.
• Lead the execution of engineering change orders (ECOs), rework, and repair activities in alignment with documentation and quality standards.
• Monitor MRP and WIP activities to ensure data accuracy and proper work order management.
• Support safe and proper use of electrical, mechanical, and component assembly tools and equipment on the production floor.
• Encourage adherence to standard work practices, including use of microscopes, soldering equipment, and hand and power tools as required by work orders.
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized work area in line with facility guidelines and ESD controls.

Essential Skills

• At least six months of electronic assembly experience.
• Experience with electrical, wiring, circuit board, electronics, electrical assembly, component assembly, and mechanical assembly.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervision, and management skills in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to navigate a computer and work within systems such as MRP and electronic work instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to follow work instructions and document production activities.
• Ability to distinguish all shades of color to correctly identify wires and parts.
• Ability to work with small parts and maintain strong hand–eye coordination.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for 8–10 hours per day as required by production needs.
• Comfort working around soldering processes, including exposure to solder smoke.
• Ability to work under a microscope for detailed assembly and inspection tasks.
• Capability to cross-train and move between departments as production requirements change.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating production machines and equipment used in electronics or mechanical assembly.
• Experience using hand and power tools to set up and change equipment based on work orders.
• Troubleshooting experience related to assembly processes, equipment, or product issues.
• Soldering and assembly experience, ideally with familiarity in J-STD or similar industry standards.
• Exposure to Kaizen, continuous improvement, or lean manufacturing practices.
• Experience coordinating ECOs, rework, repair, and RMA processes.
• Experience in leadership development, including coaching and developing team members.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with quality, engineering, and other support functions.

Why Work Here?

Join a bright and modern work environment that emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and continuous improvement. You will work with supportive teams that value engagement, innovation, and cross-training, providing opportunities to expand your skills and grow your career in electronics manufacturing.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, bright, and modern electronics manufacturing facility. Team members wear a smock, safety glasses, and a static guard band to maintain safety and ESD protection. Work often involves