Role and Responsibilities
Workflow & Production Oversight
- Assign daily tasks to operators based on skills and workload.
- Monitor machine utilization and throughput (kVA, coils, uptime).
- Ensure adherence to production schedules and prioritize urgent orders.
- Serve as back up winder
- Step in as lead for layer winds as needed.
- Step in to assist supervisor when
- Assist supervisor with inventory reports and act as supervisor in their absence
Team Management & Development
Act as first point of contact for operators.Mentor and train new team members, reinforcing best practices.Support employee engagement and retention by addressing pain points.Quality & Safety
Enforce quality standards and oversee in-process checks.Promote and monitor safe work practices, lead by example.Report and resolve safety / quality issues quickly.Lead Stretches and conduct safety auditsCommunication & Coordination
Serve as a bridge between operators, engineering, and management.Provide regular updates on progress, issues, and capacity.Support implementation of new processes, tools, and IT systems.Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities for process efficiency and cost reduction.Lead pilot programs (e.g., training program reductions, new winding methods).Partner with management on backlog reduction strategies.High School diploma or general education degree (GED).Previous experience working in a manufacturing / technical environment.Ability to obtain a hoist license.Must have experience running automated machines such as CNC machining tools / automated production equipment.Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos as well as write.Ability to write simple correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to read and use a tape measure.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.