Hands-On Wire Harness Production Manager

Boutique Recruiting; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Four-day workweek

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Manager to lead a wire harness production operation in Elkhart, Indiana. You’ll own daily production goals, labor efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery.

This role supervises about 40 production employees through five supervisors. Strong mechanical aptitude and prior wire harness experience are essential to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of wire harness or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.
• Wire harness manufacturing experience strongly preferred; adjacent wire/cable/connector experience considered.
• Proven leadership in fast-moving environments with daily goals and accountability.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and shop-floor process understanding.
• Experience driving throughput and production performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead ~40 production employees through five supervisors, setting daily goals and priorities.
• Manage day-to-day wire harness operations: cutting, stripping, crimping, welding, termination, testing, build-board assembly.
• Drive improvements in throughput, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Adjust schedules for short lead times and custom orders.
• Build accountability, evaluate staffing needs, and manage performance.

Skills

Wire harness experience

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Shop floor knowledge

Throughput optimization

Scheduling

On-site availability

Job description

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Manager to lead a wire harness production operation in Elkhart, Indiana. You’ll own daily production goals, labor efficiency, throughput, and on-time delivery.

This role supervises about 40 production employees through five supervisors. Strong mechanical aptitude and prior wire harness experience are essential to drive continuous improvement.