Production Lead

Production LeadiNRCORE Group is a leading, vertically integrated provider of highly engineered, high-reliability, and high-performance passive electronic components. We serve mission-critical data and power applications in the Defense, Aerospace & Avionics, Space, Smart Grid, Medical, AI/Data Center, and Hi-Rel industrial markets.We currently have two openings for Production Lead in our RCD Components facility, located in Manchester, NH. This position is critical to the success of our production operations and will be responsible for coordinating workflow, supporting the production team, and ensuring consistent output and quality.

The ideal candidate is highly skilled, dependable, and capable of providing day-to-day leadership while performing hands-on assembly or machine operation tasks.Details of the Role:The Production Lead will perform advanced assembly or machine operation work while providing guidance, training, and workflow coordination for production staff. This role acts as the first point of support on the production floor for questions, task assignments, troubleshooting, and process clarification. The Production Lead plays a key role in maintaining schedule adherence, quality compliance, and efficient production flow.Duties and Responsibilities:Perform advanced-level assembly, testing, or machine operation work based on production needs.Provide daily on-the-floor direction, support, and technical guidance to technicians and operators.Train and mentor employees on processes, equipment, safety standards, and quality requirements.Oversee workflow, prioritize tasks, and help ensure adherence to production schedules.Verify the accuracy of travelers, documentation, work instructions, and material availability.Conduct in-process quality checks and document results as required.Identify workflow, equipment, or process issues and escalate to supervisors, engineering, or quality as appropriate.Support continuous improvement efforts including 5S, waste reduction, and process optimization.Communicate daily updates, priorities, and issues to supervisors and cross-functional teams.Provide feedback to leadership regarding employee performance, skill development, and training needs.Qualifying Attributes and Skills:Minimum of 3+ years of experience in electronic or electromechanical production.Advanced proficiency in assembly, testing, or machine operation.Demonstrated ability to guide, train, or support others on the floor.Prior experience as a team lead, trainer, or senior-level technician/operator.IPC certification or equivalent technical training.Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production flow.Ability to coordinate workflow and respond to real-time production needs.Effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and lead by example with professionalism and consistency.Physical & Work Environment Requirements:Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.Ability to work in a production environment with machinery, small components, solder, epoxy, and test equipment.FLSA Status: Non-ExemptiNRCORE and its affiliated entities are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a full suite of benefits offered to full-time employees.Excellent earning potential with qualifying annual bonusesHealth, Dental, and Vision BenefitsElective Flexible Spending and Dependent Care AccountsCompany paid and elective buy-up Life & AD&D InsuranceCompany paid Short-Term Disability and Elective Long-Term DisabilityElective Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Supplemental Accident Coverage Benefits401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with qualifying Company matchCompany paid mental health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Holidays and generous paid time off (PTO)Employee Discount Program (LifeMart via ADP)Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees and certification programsiNRCORE, LLC and its affiliated entities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will be considered.