Wenger Corporation is a privately-held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. 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 and overtime Fridays. And when the unexpected does arise, we'll work with you to help you be where, and when, you are needed most.
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.
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support productivity objectives by reviewing and reacting to hour by hour charts
- 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
- Resolve schedule problems throughout the day by closely coordinating with necessary departments and assist Production Manager in planning OT hours
- 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
- Responsible for order management. Provides information to appropriate personnel, including the area manager, regarding needed changes and adjustments
- 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
- All other duties or tasks as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Preferred: Previous supervisory experience
- Preferred: Welding experience
- Preferred: Metal Fabrication experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to be creative, solve problems, think critically, plan, prioritize, and organize.
- Ability to transfer knowledge and skill to others by explanation and example
- Ability to evaluate results being achieved in directly-assigned as well as directly-related production areas, and make recommendations for improvements as documented and justified
- Ability to understand and perform critical inventory control functions
- High mechanical ability and aptitude
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Lift truck experience, or the ability to obtain a Forklift license
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