Production Supervisor / Lead — Sterling Technologies Inc., Michigan
About the Role Hands-on floor leader directing daily wire harness, cable assembly, control panel, and electromechanical production. You'll be the link between the floor and management — owning quality, safety, throughput, and delivery targets while coaching and developing your team.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct daily production activities; assign and adjust work in real time to hit schedule targets
- Conduct shift start-up meetings, Gemba walks, and monitor output against daily/weekly goals
- Enforce IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards; perform first-article and in-process inspections
- Identify and disposition non-conforming product; initiate CARs and support root cause analysis
- Train operators, assess skill gaps, coordinate cross-training, and complete performance evaluations
- Enforce OSHA and company safety policies; lead 5S audits and investigate incidents
- Coordinate material staging, escalate shortages, maintain WIP accuracy, and support cycle counts
- Lead kaizen events and Lean initiatives; track and present key production metrics
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years in wire harness, cable assembly, or electromechanical assembly (OEM environment)
- 1+ year in a lead or supervisory role with direct responsibility for output and personnel
- Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620; ability to read drawings, travelers, and BOMs
- Experience with continuity, hipot, and resistance testing
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong communication skills
- Able to manage priorities in a high-mix / low-to-medium volume environment
Preferred
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 CIS or CIT certification
- Lean tools (5S, kaizen, standard work, VSM); ERP/MRP experience
- AS9100, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or ISO 13485 familiarity
- MIL-SPEC harness experience; aerospace, defense, automotive, or medical background
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Education: High school diploma/GED required; technical degree or certificate preferred.
Physical: Stand/walk 8–10 hrs; lift up to 35 lbs; close visual inspection required.
What We Offer Competitive pay · Health, dental & vision · PTO & holidays · Advancement opportunities · 48 years of Michigan manufacturing stability across automotive, aerospace, defense, rail, medical, and industrial markets.
Apply:careers@sterlingtechnologiesinc.com
| (248) 669-0334
Sterling Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.