Cable Assembly and Harness Production Supervisor

DP Gayatri; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Source Engineering & Manufacturing in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Cable Assembly and Wire Harness Supervisor. This is a 50/50 role with hands-on building and floor leadership, owning staffing, training, and workmanship standards.

You will review weekly workload, coordinate personnel, conduct performance discussions, and hold IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards across the cell while ensuring on-time production and quality.

Qualifications

• Hands-on cable and harness assembly background.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards experience or certification preferred.
• Supervisory or lead experience coordinating a production team, including training and accountability.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings, wire lists, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Own the weekly workload plan: review incoming jobs and set staffing and hours for the week.
• Coordinate people, training, and job movement across the cell.
• Conduct performance reviews and handle pay conversations for your team.
• Set and hold the IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standard across the cell.
• Half your time will be hands-on building, the other half will be leading the floor.
• Jump onto the line to clear bottlenecks and protect the schedule.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staffing planning

IPC/WHMA-A-620 knowledge

Reading engineering drawings

Tools

ERP/MES scheduling

Lean manufacturing tools

Job description

$30 to $35 per hour | First shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday | Plymouth, MN

Ready to build AND lead? Source Engineering & Manufacturing is hiring a Cable Assembly and Wire Harness Supervisor for our Plymouth, MN cable cell. This is a 50/50 role: half your time hands-on building, half leading the floor, owning staffing, training, and the workmanship standard.

Your Role Will Include:

• Own the weekly workload plan: review incoming jobs and set staffing and hours for the week.
• Coordinate people, training, and job movement across the cell.
• Conduct performance reviews and handle pay conversations for your team.
• Set and hold the IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standard across the cell.
• Half your time will be hands‑on building, the other half will be leading the floor.
• Jump onto the line to clear bottlenecks and protect the schedule.

Qualifications:

• Deep hands‑on cable and harness assembly background.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards experience, even without formal certification.
• Supervisory or lead experience coordinating a production team, including training and holding people accountable.
• Comfort planning staffing and hours against a live schedule.
• Willingness and ability to hold performance and pay conversations directly and fairly.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings, wire lists, and schematics independently.

Preferred:

• Current IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification (CIS); training provided if not already certified.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 CIT (Certified IPC Trainer).
• J-STD-001 soldering knowledge and experience; certification is a plus but not required.
• Prior Supervisor experience with review and wage responsibility.
• Lean manufacturing/quality experience (5S, Six Sigma).
• ERP/MES scheduling experience.
• Control panel build experience.

Salary and Benefits:

• Full‑time, hourly, overtime‑eligible.
• $30–$35 per hour, based on experience.
• 401(k), health and dental insurance, and performance bonuses.

Location & Shift Times:

• Plymouth, MN (on‑site).
• Day shift, full‑time, with occasional overtime based on workload, including some Saturday availability.

Physical Demands:

• Fine motor control, close vision, and sustained focus at a bench.
• Frequent repetitive hand/wrist movement; extended periods seated or standing on the floor.
• Occasional lifting and moving of parts and material up to 35 lbs.
• ESD‑safe manufacturing environment.