Manufacturing Cell Lead 2nd Shift

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