Cell Lead - 2nd Shift

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