Production Supervisor / Lead Wixom, MI

Production Supervisor / Lead

Full Time • Wixom, MI

Sterling Technologies is a growth-oriented company. For nearly 5 decades we have been serving a diversified array of industries including Aerospace, Military, Medical, Automotive, and On & Off Highway equipment providers. Sterling manufacturers integrated electrical and mechanical assemblies that are flexible to the customer's needs. These include wire harnesses, power distribution and controls, PCB assemblies and more. Sterling has built a strong reputation as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier to the heavy equipment and automotive industries. Sterling provides a combination of integration, innovation, value, and service. With a commitment to quality, innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction, Sterling Technologies offers a wide range of services and is certified to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. We are a collaborative, friendly team-oriented work environment focused on growth.

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Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
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.
Compensación: $55,000.00 per year




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