Wire & Cable Production Lead — Quality & Lean Focus

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

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