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Production Manager – Wire Harness Manufacturing
📍 Morgan Hill, CA
💼 Direct Hire | Full-Time
💰 Salary: $100K–$120K (based on experience)
About the Role
Our client is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in wire harness and cable assembly solutions. They are seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations while remaining actively engaged on the production floor.
This is a true player-coach role focused on developing teams, driving accountability, and improving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
What You’ll Do
- Lead day-to-day production operations across wire harness and cable assembly lines
- Build a “results through people” culture by developing Supervisors, Team Leads, and production staff
- Maintain strong floor presence (Gemba), addressing issues in real time
- Drive improvements in first-pass yield, defect reduction, and overall product quality
- Own production scheduling and throughput to meet on-time delivery targets
- Balance labor, reduce downtime, and eliminate bottlenecks
- Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, VSM, 5 Whys, PDCA)
- Use KPIs and Pareto analysis to prioritize and drive continuous improvement
- Lead daily production meetings to align teams and ensure execution
- Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance
- Support workforce planning, cross-training, and team development
What We’re Looking For
- 8 years of manufacturing leadership experience
- 3 years in a Production Manager or similar leadership role
- Experience in wire harness, cable assembly, or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing strongly preferred
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive accountability on the production floor
- Strong background in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Experience with data-driven decision-making (KPIs, root cause analysis, Pareto)
- Proficiency in Excel and ERP/MRP systems
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish or Vietnamese) is a plus
Why This Role
- High-impact leadership role with strong visibility on the production floor
- Opportunity to directly influence performance, culture, and team development
- Fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000