Cell Lead - Riser Assembly, 1st Shift

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 (Mon-Thurs) with 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's cultural commitment to flexibility, consistency and work-life balance adds a bit of predictability to an unpredictable world.

We are seeking a AssemblyCell Lead who will serve as working leader to a group of our manufacturing team members in Owatonna, MN.As a Cell Lead you will be responsible for supporting a safe and effective, lean manufacturing operation conforming to standardized work procedures, identifying improvement opportunities, training team members, and working with team members and management to solve operational workflow problems. Machine set-up and equipment operation is required, along with troubleshooting, small repairs, and some maintenance of the 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