Production Leader

About the role

The Production Team Lead role at Spartronics involves leading a team of assemblers in daily operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and serving as a key liaison between departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of assemblers in daily operations involving in-process quality checks and final assembly.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards (AS9100, AS9102, J-STD-001, IPC-620).
• Support the full product lifecycle from engineering to sustaining engineering.
• Communicate with Quality, Manufacturing, Program Management, and customers to deliver high-quality products on time.
• Perform mechanical and/or electrical operations, assemblies, and repairs.
• Deploy sound inventory control methods and procedures.
• Handle, mix, and test hazardous chemicals while using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all employees and visitors.
• Report any potential violations to management immediately.
• Supervise, coach, and oversee assembly personnel to meet quality and productivity goals.
• Plan, coordinate, and assign work based on production schedules, material availability, and resource capacity.
• Guide and support team members in interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and quality standards.
• Ensure accuracy in inspection and assembly documentation.
• Demonstrate strong time management skills to meet deadlines and manage shifting priorities.
• Be accountable for personnel performance and hold team members accountable to established standards and expectations.

Requirements

• Education: Associate’s degree preferred or 5+ years’ experience in inspection or assembly within an Aerospace or Defense manufacturing and/or EMS environment. HS Diploma required.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead role.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to inspire and lead a team, read and comprehend written work instructions, proficient in computers, effective communication, addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, reading and understanding schematics, wire diagrams, mechanical drawings, and problem-solving.
• Physical Requirements: Must maintain ESD Precautions Standards certification, must be able to lift up to 55 pounds, and must be able to work onsite in Plaistow, NH.
• Other: Must be a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee. Must maintain ITAR Regulations.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Savings Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only).
• PTO and Holiday Pay.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability at 1 times your annual salary at no cost to you, with options to increase coverage amounts.
• 401k with a company match of 50% to every dollar up to 6%.
• Optional plans for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursements.
• Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry.