Job Details
Job Location
Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
M - W 3 : 25pm - 3 : 35am, Th 3 : 25pm - 9 : 05p
Description
To better balance the needs of your personal life, Wenger Corporation provides best-in-class, family-friendly scheduling for our manufacturing team.
Our flexible options include four 10-hour shifts with overtime on Fridays . And when the unexpected does arise, we'll work with you to help you be where, and when, you are needed most.
Wenger's cultural commitment to flexibility, consistency and work-life balance adds a bit of predictability to an unpredictable world.
Wenger Corporation is seeking a Production Cell Lead to serve as working leader in our Metal Fabrication Department(s). In this position, you'd be responsible for work assignments that support a safe and effective lean operation conforming to standardized work procedures, identifying improvement opportunities, training associates, and working with associates and management to solve operational workflow problems.
Machine set-up and equipment operation required, along with troubleshooting, small repairs, and some maintenance of equipment.
At a minimum, you'll need :
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Mechanical ability and aptitude
- Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent
It'd be great if you also have :
- Team Leadership or supervisory experience
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Ability to evaluate department goals and results being achieved
- Ability to understand and perform critical inventory control functions
- Previous forklift experience or the ability to obtain a forklift license
What you will do on a typical day :
- Support productivity objectives.
- Maintain time and attendance records by updating payroll system and approving PTO.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area by leveraging 5S tools.
- Effectively communicate with managers, engineers, technicians, and business by updating and presenting the Gemba boards and other methods.
- Periodically review employees work and assess conformity to standard work and quality procedures. This may include sign off on critical quality criteria.
- Communicate and train associates on proper use of equipment and safety policies and ensure proper PPE (personal protective equipment) is available for each employee.
- Provide performance feedback to team member and keep area manager advised of team member performance
- Resolve schedule problems throughout the day by closely coordinating with necessary departments and assist Production Manager in planning OT hours
- Assign work to team members and prioritizing the workload and equipment schedule to meet both internal and external customer demand.
- Maintain accurate inventory levels with diligent execution of inventory control processes
- Participate in or lead continuous improvement efforts in support of lean processes and problem solving
- Ensure appropriate controls and visual management tools are in place and up to date
- Responsible for order management. Provides information to appropriate personnel, including the area manager, regarding needed changes and adjustments.
- Recognize points of failure in the flow of production and drive to implement countermeasures, escalate or recommend solutions
- Assist Production Manager in the training of new associates.
- Use scheduling techniques to achieve increased flexibility, floor space and turnaround time by reducing work-in-process inventory and overall lead times.
- Cross-train others as needed to ensure back-ups are available and ready when needed.
- Fill in as needed for any absence in the area.
- Perform machine set-up and operation of equipment.
- Troubleshoot, perform small repairs and some maintenance of machines and processes.
Benefit offerings include :
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Generous Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Spending Accounts - HSA, FSA, DCFSA
- Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!
Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply