Production Supervisor - Weekend Shift

Kato Cable; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) & Roth 401(k) Options

401(k) Match

Profit Sharing

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Volunteer Hours

Wellness Program

Wellness Bonus

Team-focused culture

Job summary

Kato Cable in Minnesota is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead our production team in delivering high-quality wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electronic manufacturing solutions. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising daily production activities, coaching employees, ensuring quality standards are met, and driving continuous improvement throughout the operation.

If you're a motivated leader with wire assembly experience, a passion for quality, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in wire assembly or cable assembly.
• Knowledge of UL and IPC standards.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude with a focus on quality, teamwork, and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production staff on a day-to-day basis.
• Outline daily tasks to ensure efficiency and quality of finished product.
• Train employees on correct procedures and log training.
• Ensure work rules and ISO/compliance standards are followed.
• Maintain safe, clean, organized work areas and policies.
• Monitor production performance and address issues as they arise.
• Support continuous improvement and teamwork culture.
• Adhere to customer specifications and quality policy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Teamwork

Quality focus

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

UL/IPC Standards

Job description

Description

Lead People. Drive Quality. Make an Impact.

Kato Cable is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead our production team in delivering high-quality wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electronic manufacturing solutions. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising daily production activities, coaching employees, ensuring quality standards are met, and driving continuous improvement throughout the operation.

If you're a motivated leader with wire assembly experience, a passion for quality, and a commitment to building strong teams, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Supervise and support production employees on a day-to-day basis
• Coordinate daily work assignments to ensure productivity, efficiency, and quality goals are achieved
• Train and develop team members on proper procedures and work instructions
• Promote a safe, positive, and compliant work environment
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, ISO requirements, and customer specifications
• Monitor production performance and address in-process issues as they arise
• Maintain housekeeping, organization, and workplace standards
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 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 initiatives
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with a focus on quality, teamwork, and employee development

Why Join Kato Cable?

At , you're more than an employee. You are a valued member of a growing team making products that help improve and save lives. The company believes in empowering employees, rewarding innovation, and providing opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits Include

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance (multiple plan options including HSA-eligible plans)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) & Roth 401(k) Options
• Company 401(k) Match of 50% up to 6% employee contribution
• Profit Sharing Opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• 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

Ready to Lead?

Requirements

JOB PURPOSE: Assist and supervise the performance of operational functions which constitute the production, inspection and distribution of products or services for commercial customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise production staff on a day-to-day basis.
• Outline daily tasks of production workers to ensure efficiency as well as quality of finished product.
• Train employees on correct procedure for each assigned task. Complete training log.
• Ensure the work rules and standards set forth in the Kato Cable Employee Handbook are followed.
• Assure consumer workers are in compliance with consumer rights policies and all other policies governing the provision of services and programs for individuals with disabilities.
• Review and implement customer and/or Kato Cable ECOs and new product design.
• Perform assignments in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the Quality Policy, including all items assigned to this position in accordance with ISO policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Display appropriate work ethics in the workplace and group settings which provides a positive influence on consumer workers.
• Refer to work order or procedural instructions appropriate for each job, function or assignment before commencing work.
• Perform any specified quality assurance checks designated for each job, function or assignment.
• Maintain good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned work sites.
• Assure that all work assigned to position is performed in accordance with specifications, instructions and requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within a reasonable time, depending on the degree of difficulty of their job functions.

In addition, may also be responsible for a variety of tasks as needed by our ongoing business and company requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience, Competencies and Education

Must possess an education or experience level that permits the employee to effectively communicate and perform duties, assignments and responsibilities of the job. Minimum of two years experience in a wire assembly environment required.

Must have knowledge of UL and IPC Standards as well as experience in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

• Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret the documents relating to the job, function or assignment.

• Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform basic mathematical equations.

• Reasoning Ability

Ability to make decisions when identifying in-process problems. Ability to deal with a variety of job assignments.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MEASURES

• Accomplishment of assigned tasks.
• Adherence to the Quality Policy and ISO Procedural Requirements.
• Ability to maintain clean work areas and follow good housekeeping practices.
• Ability to follow work rules, work independently, be flexible and be willing to perform a variety of jobs.
• Ability to use any machinery/equipment required to accomplish any given job assignment.
• Ability to work effectively, courteously and respectively with other personnel.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not normally exposed to weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.