Area Lead

About The Role

Voltage is seeking a hands-on Area Lead to drive safety, quality, and production performance within a designated manufacturing area (Cutting/Prep, Crimping, Assembly, or Test/Final). In this role, you will serve as a frontline leader, overseeing a team of 20+ operators and ensuring the execution of daily production goals while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of 20+ production operators within an assigned process area.
• Own hourly production output, quality, and safety performance.
• Conduct daily stand-up meetings, review hourly production boards, and address gaps.
• Report daily performance to plant leadership against established targets.
• Train and onboard new operators.
• Maintain cross-training and skills matrix to ensure workforce flexibility.
• Coach team members to improve performance, quality, and adherence to standards.
• Drive first-pass yield improvements and reduce scrap through root-cause problem-solving.
• Partner with Quality on defect investigations, containment, and corrective actions.
• Write and update standard work, visual aids, and operator instructions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization efforts.
• Execute SAP production confirmations (CO11N) and ensure accurate labor reporting.
• Monitor production metrics and ensure data accuracy.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance to address equipment issues, downtime, and preventive maintenance.
• Support new process launches, engineering trials, and ramp-up activities.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to ensure alignment on production goals and priorities.

What We’re Looking For

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with 1+ year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to train operators and drive quality improvements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead meetings and hold teams accountable.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn SAP production systems.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles (5S, standard work, visual management).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in wire harness, electronics assembly, or automotive manufacturing environments.
• Prior experience as a team lead or frontline supervisor.
• SAP CO11N production confirmation experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills.
• Experience in a startup or high-growth manufacturing environment.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.

Why Join Us?

Lead a high-impact production team in a growing manufacturing operation.
Play a key role in driving safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Opportunity to grow into advanced leadership roles within production.
Be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, moving equipment, noise, and varying temperatures.
• This role requires extended periods of standing and walking, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Flexibility in work hours may be required to support production demands.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• The Company will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa, including without limitation, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability or similar immigration processes.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees thrive.