Production Lead; First-Shift
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
About Us
For over 40 years, Kitron Group has been leading the way in manufacturing and assembly of electronics for daily use around the world. Our focus on the values of Commitment, Innovation, and Engagement has enabled us to become a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Our U.S.
-based facility, Kitron Technologies, is continuing to expand and add to our team.
Production Lead
Location:
On-Site in Windber, PAType:
First-Shift, Non-Exempt Full-Time Must be authorized to work in the U.S.About Us
For over 40 years, Kitron Group has been leading the way in manufacturing and assembly of electronics for daily use around the world. Our focus on the values of Commitment, Innovation, and Engagement has enabled us to become a leading global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. Our U.S.
-based facility, Kitron Technologies, is continuing to expand and add to our team.
At Kitron, we have a team of highly-skilled and trained colleagues. Working for us means you get access to ongoing learning and development opportunities, as well as our industry-leading benefits offerings, such as:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee-Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
- 401(k) with company match
- 9/80 work schedule
- Additional voluntary benefits
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The Role
The Production Lead supports daily manufacturing operations by coordinating workflow, ensuring production readiness, and serving as the primary resource for troubleshooting, quality checks, and communication across shifts and teams. This role does not have formal people-management responsibilities, but it does guide day-to-day activities, support operators, elevate issues, and help maintain a smooth, safe, and on-time production environment.
EssentialJob Duties /Functions Production Coordination & Workflow Support
- Organize and prioritize work orders based on schedule, material availability, and production targets.
- Ensure operators have the correct documentation, tools, materials, and fixtures before beginning jobs.
- Monitor line progress throughout the shift and adjust workflow to maintain throughput.
- Support changeovers to minimize downtime and ensure accuracy.
- Serve as the go-to resource for questions related to work instructions, processes, and production documentation.
- Perform in-process inspections, basic measurements, and first-piece verifications in accordance with customer and company requirements.
- Identify defects, elevate quality concerns, and support containment activities as needed.
- Ensure adherence to work instructions, SOPs, ESD procedures, and IPC/ISO standards.
- Assist with nonconformance documentation, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Perform basic equipment checks, start-up/shut-down procedures, and routine preventative tasks (as trained).
- Troubleshoot minor equipment or process issues and elevate complex problems to Engineering or Maintenance.
- Verify material accuracy and support resolution of shortages or discrepancies.
- Provide on-the-job guidance to new and existing operators to reinforce proper techniques and quality standards.
- Support cross-training efforts and help maintain skill matrices (without handling performance management).
- Share process knowledge to help strengthen team capability and consistency.
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