Lead manufacturing technicians effectively and respectfully, fostering a positive and accountable team culture
Coordinate daily production activities, define assignments, and ensure alignment with schedules and priorities
Collaborate with Supply Chain to confirm material readiness and support production flow
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks; escalate engineering or quality concerns when appropriate
Create planning and progress visuals for team use and management reporting
Communicate schedule risks and status updates to leadership
Train and mentor manufacturing technicians, ensuring cross-training coverage across production functions
Monitor timecards, review PTO requests, and support performance reviews for direct reports
Promote operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices
Ensure compliance with workmanship standards, quality requirements, and AS9100 traceability practices
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety across workspaces
Support production through hands-on soldering, assembly, testing, and inspection of prototypes and released products
Fill in for absent personnel to maintain production schedules
Assist in creating SOPs, test procedures, and safety procedures
Perform troubleshooting, root-cause identification, rework, and repair
Conduct basic PCBA troubleshooting and complex electromechanical assembly troubleshooting
Execute verbal instructions clearly and consistently
Deliver work that requires minimal rework and is completed in a timely manner
Lead with humility and service-oriented mindset; build trust and retention through strong team engagement