Production Lead (Metal Fabrication)

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Wenger Corporation is a manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, innovative products and services across a variety of exciting markets with a primary focus on music education, performing arts, and athletic storage/team rooms.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Production Lead (Metal Fabrication) who will 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 is required, along with troubleshooting, small repairs, and some maintenance of equipment.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

• Team Leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, or equivalent
• Previous forklift experience or the ability to obtain a forklift license

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assign work to team members and prioritize the workload and equipment schedule to meet both internal and external customer demand.
• Assist the Production Manager in the training of new associates.
• Communicate and train associates on the proper use of equipment and safety policies and ensure proper PPE (personal protective equipment) is available for each employee.
• Cross-train others as needed to ensure back-ups are available and ready when needed.
• Effectively communicate with managers, engineers, technicians, and businesses by updating and presenting the Gemba boards and other methods.
• Ensure appropriate controls and visual management tools are in place and up to date
• Fill in as needed for any absence in the area.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area by leveraging 5S tools.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels with diligent execution of inventory control processes
• Maintain time and attendance records by updating the payroll system and approving PTO.
• Participate in or lead continuous improvement efforts in support of lean processes and problem-solving
• Perform machine set-up and operation of equipment.
• Periodically review employees’ work and assess conformity to standard work and quality procedures. This may include sign-off on critical quality criteria.
• Provide performance feedback to team members and keep the manager advised of team members’ performance
• Recognize points of failure in the flow of production and drive to implement countermeasures, escalate or recommend solutions
• Resolve schedule problems throughout the day by closely coordinating with necessary departments and assisting the Production Manager in planning OT hours
• Responsible for order management. Provides information to appropriate personnel, including the area manager, regarding needed changes and adjustments.
• Support productivity objectives.
• Troubleshoot, perform small repairs, and some maintenance of machines and processes.
• Use scheduling techniques to achieve increased flexibility, floor space, and turnaround time by reducing work-in-process inventory and overall lead times.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• 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

Benefits/Perks

• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Supplemental Life Insurance

Employer’s Statement

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.