Wire Shop Manufacturing Leader

Bridgeways Everett; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off – up to 31 PTO days + 10

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer contributions

Life/critical illness and pet ins.

Teledoc Mental Health & health perks

Job summary

Bridgeways Everett is seeking a Wire Shop Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee daily wire shop operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and productivity goals are met. The role provides day-to-day leadership to Manufacturing Leads and Technicians, supports employee development, and collaborates with Manufacturing Leadership to improve processes and meet production schedules.

The Wire Shop Supervisor also serves as a technical resource, supports new product introductions, participates in

Qualifications

• 5 years of electrical manufacturing experience preferred.
• 2 years leading manufacturing teams preferred.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Space manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and process improvements preferred.
• Knowledge of IPC standards preferred.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Must be able to pass Background check and be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of the Wire Shop.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to Manufacturing Leads and Technicians.
• Conduct daily production communication to establish priorities and address concerns.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Support employee development and cross-training to improve workforce flexibility.
• Ensure employees are following established work instructions, standard work, and company procedures.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Monitor labor utilization, throughput, productivity, and department performance.
• Balance workload and staffing resources to meet production demands.
• Maintain production flow by monitoring work-in-process, removing barriers, and escalating issues.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for the Wire Shop and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain standardized work practices and support continuous improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of IPC, customer requirements, and electrical manufacturing best practices.
• Support implementation of new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Provide input during RFQ reviews, estimating, and process planning.
• Review new jobs for manufacturability and potential production concerns.
• Coordinate production readiness for new products and assist implementation.
• Participate in customer visits, audits, and facility tours as requested.
• Monitor labor efficiency, productivity, and departmental performance.
• Support departmental budget goals through effective labor utilization.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Safety awareness

Tools

ProShop ERP

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bridgeways Everett is seeking a Wire Shop Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee daily wire shop operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and productivity goals are met. The role provides day-to-day leadership to Manufacturing Leads and Technicians, supports employee development, and collaborates with Manufacturing Leadership to improve processes and meet production schedules.

The Wire Shop Supervisor also serves as a technical resource, supports new product introductions, participates in