Team Leader Wire Harness and Cable Assembly

Client is an electronic manufacturing service provider of cables, harnesses, and printed circuit boards. 

A Team Leader position requires strong people-leadership skills first, and working product knowledge second.  We are looking for someone who can genuinely lead a small team (4-5 people) - scheduling their work, coaching their performance, and communicating company goals, safety practices, and deadlines - not simply the most skilled crimper or solderer on the line.  A positive, coachable attitude matters just as much as technical background.  

Responsibilities:

• Manage Wire Processing Center – cutting/stripping/terminating
• Set up Machine Dies/Applicators for wire processing 
• Ensure that all products built are of the highest quality. 
• Oversee day-to-day operations, delegate task and set deadlines.
• Manage production schedules given and advise any obstacles to meeting these goals.
• Schedule shifts and workload for a small team (4-5 people) and serve as the communication link to plant leadership - know what your team is doing, and why, at all times. 
• Instruct employees on proper techniques and workmanship standards. 
• Oversee job setup and First Article Inspection (FAI). 
• Ensure that time standards for each operation are being met. 
• Recommend new ways to improve quality and efficiency. 
• Monitor performance and report metrics. 
• Oversee area cleanliness and maintain all tooling required.

Knowledge/ Education

• Associate Degree in Electronics or related industry experience
• General Computer Knowledge required
• Machine Operation and experience in product Assembly 

Skills/Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience actively leading, scheduling, and coaching a small team (2+ direct reports) - not just being the top individual performer
• The ability to read, understand and assemble prints and drawings.  
• Quality and Bill of Material documentation knowledge
• Trained and proficient on tooling/tools setup, maintenance and calibration. 
• Preferred knowledge in the following standards
• Soldering Standards IPC-610
• Termination and Crimping experience, Standard IPC-620 
• Operation of Wire Processing Machines 
• Strong organizational skills to give the team direction. 
• Positive, coachable attitude - willing to learn and grow with the role; this matters as much as technical skill. 
• Comfortable communicating team status, progress, and roadblocks up to management.