Overview We're a small electronics manufacturing company looking for a hands-on Production Lead/Manager. Right now the team is small, so this is a working lead role — you'll spend real time on the production floor while also owning the daily schedule, quality, inventory, and process documentation. This is a good fit for someone who likes being close to the work in a smaller environment. As the company grows, there may be opportunities for this role to expand, but the immediate focus is on running production well day-to-day. Responsibilities Plan and prep daily production based on materials and due dates Set up production equipment for runs (including our SMT machine) Troubleshoot and fix production equipment when issues arise Jump in and do circuit board assembly and other production work when the schedule is tight Monitor quality closely (including solder joint quality) Improve inventory accuracy, kitting, and material flow Create and maintain clear operating instructions and SOPs Flag inventory shortages early When production is slower, focus on process improvement and organization Required Experience Hands-on manufacturing production experience is required (electronics manufacturing or EMS strongly preferred) Experience working on a production floor — not just office, engineering, or warehouse roles Ability to read drawings, prints, and work instructions Willing and able to work on the floor as a working lead Reliable and proactive Strongly Preferred Experience setting up SMT / pick-and-place equipment (loading jobs, adjusting parameters) Experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment Circuit board assembly and soldering experience Ability to recognize good vs. bad solder joints Experience writing or improving SOPs / work instructions Previous shift lead, line lead, or production lead experience Nice-to-Haves Familiarity with IPC standards

IPC-A-610

certification Experience with 3D printers Engineering degree (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related) is a plus only if combined with strong hands-on production experience but not required

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Have you ever worked in a restaurant. If yes, please write what positions and for how long. Please write about your experience with electronics, smt assembly, soldering, etc. If you're weak in this area write what experience you do have and why/how you could come up to speed quickly. Also include any experience setting up 3D printers, or CNC machines, or other equipment that indicates ability to setup a SMT machine. Do you do your own car repair. If yes, talk about few of the most complex repairs you've done. After reading the job description, why do you think you're a good fit for this role? What is your desired pay?

Work Location:

In person