Assembly Lead

The Prestwick Group • Sussex, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Prestwick Companies is seeking a dedicated Assembly Lead to join their team at their Building 2 location in Sussex, WI. This role involves providing essential leadership and direction to the production team on the Slat-Waste Production Line (Rounds Cell), overseeing the fabrication and assembly of high-quality site furnishings. The Assembly Lead will be the operational heartbeat of their department, setting the daily pace, managing production schedules, and ensuring all products meet rigorous quality standards. By maintaining a strong floor presence, the Assembly Lead will foster a cohesive, high-performing environment that delivers excellent products in a safe, productive, and efficient manner.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Exceptional proficiency in interpreting bills of materials and technical illustrations, as well as accurate use of tape measures.
• Proven capability in fabricating and assembling diverse product lines and skilled operation of various drills and drivers.
• Operational familiarity with inventory management and ERP software, alongside competence in Google Workspace applications (Sheets, Docs, Gmail).
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to align priorities across teams.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and complete repetitive tasks for extended periods, and comfortably lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead with a servant leadership mindset, maintaining a constant presence on the floor alongside your team and filling operational gaps as needed.
• Set the daily pace for the department and utilize production schedules to align, discuss, and communicate clear daily priorities.
• Perform thorough quality inspections on all finished products, verifying proper hardware/assembly and checking for any physical or cosmetic defects.
• Work with other departments to align priorities, contact Engineering with quality or manufacturing concerns to formulate solutions, and partner with Sales for product reviews when needed.
• Utilize the ERP system to accurately reflect material usage and order completions while partnering with the inventory team to ensure counts are exact.
• Serve as the go-to resource for your team regarding proper construction methods and actively seek ways to improve systems and processes on the floor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed