Employment Type: Full Time
Schedule: 40 hours per week, on-site
Location: Wake Forest, NC. This position works primarily at Green Stream's Wake Forest manufacturing facility.

Position Summary

Green Stream Technologies designs and manufactures environmental IoT systems that help communities monitor flooding, severe weather, and changing environmental conditions.

The Production Lead is a hands-on position responsible for coordinating daily manufacturing operations, assembling and testing equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring product quality, and preparing completed systems for shipment.

We are looking for someone with strong mechanical and technical aptitude who can work independently, solve problems, organize production activities, and help improve manufacturing efficiency as the company grows.

Duties and Responsibilities

Production & Assembly

• Schedule and coordinate daily production activities to meet schedules and customer requirements.

• Assemble electronic, mechanical, and low-voltage monitoring systems using hand and power tools.

• Follow manufacturing orders, bills of materials (BOMs), drawings, and wiring diagrams.

• Organize work assignments and document production activity.

• Identify production bottlenecks and opportunities to improve efficiency.

• Develop and maintain standardized manufacturing procedures.

Testing & Quality Control

• Inspect and test components, assemblies, and completed systems.

• Configure equipment and verify sensor operation and cloud communications.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, power, and communications issues.

• Document testing results, defects, and corrective actions.

• Ensure products meet quality standards before shipment.

Inventory & Materials

• Coordinate receiving, inspection, storage, and issuance of materials.

• Maintain accurate inventory and production records using manufacturing software.

• Monitor material requirements and communicate shortages to purchasing.

• Coordinate material availability with production schedules.

• Perform inventory counts and resolve discrepancies.

Shipping & Field Support

• Coordinate final inspections, packaging, and shipping.

• Verify product configurations, quantities, and documentation.

• Prepare equipment and materials for field installations.

• Assist with occasional field installations and equipment maintenance.

Process Improvement

• Improve production workflows, organization, and efficiency.

• Monitor production time, material usage, and quality.

• Reduce waste, defects, and rework.

• Support increased manufacturing capacity and coordinate additional staff as the company grows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical education or certifications preferred.

• Previous experience in manufacturing, electronics assembly, or a related technical field.

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and technical aptitude.

• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical testing equipment.

• Ability to read drawings, wiring diagrams, and manufacturing instructions.

• Comfortable using computers and learning manufacturing and cloud-based software.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and coordinate with others.

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

• Experience with inventory systems, production scheduling, electronics, sensors, or IoT equipment is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform detailed assembly work.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.

• Willingness to perform occasional outdoor field work.