Cable Supervisor

About the role

Systel’s recent growth in embedded systems has created a significant increase in cable assembly demand, especially for new products. In order to enhance our prototype development, the company recently started their own internal cable assembly team, which has dramatically aided our cable design refinement and reduced production rework time in time-sensitive situations. Systel is looking to grow its internal cables team, but first needs a leader capable of streamlining its new internal cables processes. We are looking for a hands-on leader who is capable of improving cable assembly techniques, streamlining interdepartmental scheduling processes, and growing the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow cable assembly capacity to support business needs
• Manage assigned personnel and assist the team’s development
• Develop the internal cable build schedule in conjunction with the master scheduler and cables buyer (who will decide make versus buy decisions largely based on the internal team’s available capacity)
• Support for urgent cable rework needs
• Own on-time delivery performance for internal cable builds
• Develop cable assembly skills to better understand assembly processes
• Upon occasion, personally build cable prototypes to keep assembly expertise sharp and provide valuable feedback to engineering on new designs
• Liaison with sustaining engineering, to ensure needed support
• Cook up and coordinate the receipt of cable kits from the warehouse and the return of completed product to the warehouse
• Investigate and incorporate industry best practices to improve quality and productivity
• Escalate key material shortages to purchasing
• Aid in other areas as the production manager requires
• Build Systel’s can-do culture by exemplifying Systel’s core values of Fanatical Customer Service, Absolute Ownership, Passion for Improvement, and Uncompromising Integrity

Requirements

• Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in business or science related field
• Ability to accurately read cable assembly drawings
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, cable assembly experience preferred
• 5+ years of cable assembly experience
• 5+ years of production supervisor experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills and drive for continuous improvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Excellent verbal and written communication; capable of building strong internal and external relationships
• Highly competitive and self-motivated with the ability to “make it happen”
• Time management, decision-making, and organizational skills capable of handling a demanding workload yet meeting positional and company objectives under pressure
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Qualifications

• Exemplify Systel’s core values - Fanatical Customer Service
• Absolute Ownership
• Passion for Improvement
• Uncompromising Integrity

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with cable assembly and manufacturing processes
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Knowledge of industry best practices and quality standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Full-time onsite (in-person) position at Systel’s headquarters in Sugar Land, TX
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health insurance benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours per week)

EEOC Statement

Systel is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We ensure that hiring and advancement decisions are based solely on individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Offer Contingency

All employment offers are conditional upon successful completion of a background check, physical assessment if required.

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