Role Overview

Step into a leadership position that truly matters at Arrow Electronics in Phoenix, Arizona. As a Production Technician Team Lead, you'll be at the heart of our high-tech integration operations on East Sky Harbor Circle. This isn't just a supervisory role—it's a hands-on leadership opportunity where you guide a team of skilled technicians through the complexities of production builds, quality assurance, and customer delivery deadlines. Arrow Electronics, a global powerhouse in electronics distribution and value-added services, relies on leaders like you to maintain our reputation for precision and reliability.

Picture yourself starting your day at 6:00 AM in our state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility, coordinating rotations, prioritizing workloads, and ensuring every build meets our stringent integration quality standards. You'll train new team members, troubleshoot complex issues—even without a build plan—and serve as the go-to escalation point for technical challenges. From running daily production reports to managing material transfers and DMS reconciliations, your role ensures seamless operations that keep customer orders flowing on time. With a focus on safety, efficiency, and housekeeping, you'll backup every function in your area, embodying the versatile leadership Arrow values.

This position demands a blend of technical expertise and people skills. Typically requiring a 2-year degree plus 2-4 years of experience (or high school equivalent), it's perfect for those with developed knowledge from formal training or hands-on work. You'll operate within established procedures under moderate supervision, identifying problems, assessing issues, and making sound decisions that drive production success. If you thrive in dynamic environments where your leadership directly impacts business outcomes, this role at Arrow Electronics in Phoenix is your next career milestone.

Day in the Life

Your day as a Production Technician Team Lead at Arrow Electronics in Phoenix begins at 6:00 AM sharp, Monday through Friday, ending by 2:30 PM—leaving afternoons free for personal pursuits in sunny Arizona. Arriving at our East Sky Harbor Circle location, you start by checking internal systems and the production floor to gauge daily volume. This informs your planning: coordinating technician rotations, balancing labor across areas, and prioritizing the Integration group's workload to hit production objectives.

By 7:00 AM, you're diving into team huddles, assigning tasks, and providing work instructions. You'll monitor workflows, ensuring standards for efficiency, quality, safety, and housekeeping are upheld. Hands-on as ever, you might jump into a complex build or troubleshoot an escalated issue, demonstrating techniques to your team. Mid-morning involves training sessions for new hires on company methods, processing procedures, and skill development—empowering them to excel.

Lunch in our excellent break room facilities recharges you for afternoon duties: running quality and production reports, managing material transfers, updating systems, and reconciling DMS entries. Customer communications keep you connected, while follow-ups with stakeholders ensure multiple deliverables stay on track. As issues arise, you're the first-level resolver, escalating only when necessary to management or support groups. Wrapping up by 2:30 PM, you leave knowing your leadership kept operations humming, orders delivered, and your team stronger.

This rhythm isn't monotonous—variety comes from new builds, software loads, packaging, and testing, all while collaborating with other leads on labor needs. It's a role where leadership meets technical mastery in a supportive, climate-controlled environment.

Why Phoenix, Arizona?

Phoenix, Arizona, stands as a beacon for career-driven professionals, blending relentless sunshine (over 300 days a year) with booming economic opportunities. Located on East Sky Harbor Circle, Arrow Electronics' facility positions you near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, making travel and logistics a breeze. The city's tech and manufacturing sectors are exploding, with major players in aerospace, semiconductors, and electronics driving job growth—perfect for Production Technician Team Leads.

Beyond work, Phoenix offers world-class outdoor adventures: hike Camelback Mountain at dawn, golf at top courses, or explore the Sonoran Desert. Affordable housing, low taxes, and a cost of living 5% below the national average stretch your earnings further. Families love the excellent schools in East Valley, while young professionals flock to vibrant nightlife in Downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale. Major league sports—Suns basketball, Diamondbacks baseball, Cardinals football—plus cultural gems like the Heard Museum enrich life here.

Arizona's business-friendly climate attracts Fortune 500 headquarters, fostering networking and upward mobility. With mild winters and endless summer activities like boating on Canyon Lake, Phoenix delivers work-life balance that fuels career ambition. Choosing Arrow Electronics here means thriving in a city where innovation meets desert paradise.

Career Growth Path

Arrow Electronics invests in your future. Starting as Production Technician Team Lead, excel to Supervisor within 1-2 years, then Production Manager overseeing multiple teams. High performers advance to Operations Manager or Director of Integration Services, with paths into corporate supply chain leadership. Our tuition reimbursement and internal training programs support certifications in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or electronics engineering.

Cross-functional exposure—collaborating with sales, engineering, and global teams—builds versatile skills for roles like Global Supply Chain Lead. Arrow's global footprint offers relocation to tech hubs like Denver or Singapore. 80% of leadership positions are filled internally, proving our commitment to promotion from within. Track record shows Team Leads advancing 25% faster than industry averages, with mentorship programs accelerating your trajectory.

Compensation & Benefits

Earn competitive pay reflecting your leadership impact, estimated at $52,000-$65,000 annually based on Phoenix market rates for this expertise (hourly starting at $25.00). Arrow's total rewards package elevates this: comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage; 401k with generous matching; PTO encompassing vacation, holidays, sick leave; HSA/HRA options; tuition reimbursement; short/long-term disability.

Enjoy a climate-controlled workspace with superior break facilities, early shift freedom, and growth opportunities that boost lifetime earnings. This holistic package positions you for financial security while advancing professionally.

Team & Culture

Arrow's Phoenix team embodies collaboration and innovation. Diverse, inclusive, and equal-opportunity focused, we celebrate achievements through recognition programs and team events. Leaders foster empowerment, with open-door policies and regular feedback. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance—early shifts mean more Arizona sunshine for you—while driving excellence in supply chain services.

How to Apply

Ready to lead at Arrow? Submit your resume via our careers portal, highlighting production leadership and technical experience. Include certifications and shift availability. We review applications promptly—positions fill fast. Join us on East Sky Harbor Circle and elevate your career today.

FAQ Section

Q: What shift does this role require? A: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, fully on-site.

Q: What education is needed? A: 2-year degree + 2-4 years experience, or high school + equivalent.

Q: Is experience mandatory? A: Yes, developed skills through training or considerable work experience.

Q: What benefits are offered? A: Medical, dental, vision, 401k match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, more.

Q: Is the environment climate-controlled? A: Yes, with excellent break room facilities.

Q: Can I advance internally? A: Absolutely, with proven growth paths and 80% internal promotions.

Q: What's the dress code? A: Business casual with safety gear for production floor.

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