Production Supervisor - Weekend Shift

Kato Cable LLC•Mankato, MN

1d•$26 - $30

About The Position

Kato Cable is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead production employees making wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electronic manufacturing solutions. The role supervises daily production activities, assigns work, trains and develops employees, monitors performance, addresses in-process issues, and ensures that production, inspection, and distribution work meets quality, efficiency, safety, and customer requirements. The supervisor promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement while maintaining orderly work areas and a positive, compliant workplace. The position also involves following Kato Cable policies and procedures, applicable ISO requirements, customer specifications, and quality assurance instructions. It may include reviewing and implementing customer or company engineering change orders and new product designs, and taking on other tasks as business needs require. The work environment is generally not exposed to weather, with usually low-to-moderate noise. The employee may occasionally perform physical activities including standing, walking, reaching, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and may occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in a wire assembly or cable assembly manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of UL and IPC standards.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents relating to the job.
Ability to perform basic mathematical equations.
Ability to make decisions when identifying in-process problems and handle a variety of job assignments.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude with a focus on quality, teamwork, and employee development.
Ability to use machinery and equipment required for job assignments.
Ability to work independently, remain flexible, follow work rules, and work effectively and respectfully with other personnel.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support production employees on a day-to-day basis.
Assign daily tasks to production workers to support productivity, efficiency, and finished-product quality.
Train employees on the correct procedures for assigned tasks and complete training logs.
Promote a safe, positive, compliant work environment and ensure employees follow applicable work rules and policies.
Ensure adherence to quality standards, ISO requirements, customer specifications, and established safety procedures.
Monitor production performance and make decisions to address in-process problems.
Review and implement customer and/or Kato Cable engineering change orders and new product designs.
Refer to applicable work orders or procedural instructions before beginning work and perform designated quality assurance checks.
Maintain housekeeping, organization, and clean work areas.
Support teamwork, accountability, appropriate work ethics, and continuous improvement.
Perform other tasks as needed to meet ongoing business and company requirements.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Health insurance, including multiple plan options and HSA-eligible plans.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) and Roth 401(k) options.
Company 401(k) match of 50% up to a 6% employee contribution.
Profit-sharing opportunities.
Medical and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
Paid time off starting at hire.
10 paid holidays for eligible employees.
Paid volunteer hours for full-time and part-time employees.
Comprehensive wellness program, including health screenings, nutrition counseling, fitness activities, and wellness education.
Opportunity to earn a year-end wellness bonus of up to $350.
Flexible schedules and a team-focused culture.
Opportunities for growth and development.