Assembly Operations Cell Leader

Alliance Laundry Systems • Ripon, WI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead with purpose in a high-integrity manufacturing environment Alliance Laundry Systems is growing, fast-paced, and committed to doing things the right way. If you’re energized by clear expectations, a supportive team, and the chance to build capability in others, you’ll thrive here. Role snapshot Team scope: Guide a group of 8–12 production team members within a structured cell under a Group Leader. Focus: Elevate team capability, drive consistent quality, and sustain continuous improvement. Tools: SAP, Standard Work, KPIs, Hour by Hour Boards, 5S, DuPont STOP observations, and work stacks.

Requirements

• Leadership experience (professional or volunteer).
• Servant-leader approach with a people-first mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; some sitting, manual dexterity, stooping, and bending.
• Passing a pre-employment physical including a baseline test of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
• Passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of manufacturing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run daily pre-shift huddles covering safety, quality, HR items, and production objectives.
• Onboard, train, and mentor new team members; serve as their first point of contact.
• Ensure safe work practices and secure appropriate PPE for the team.
• Promote idea generation and support CI initiatives with the team.
• Escalate production or systemic issues to the Group Leader.
• Keep communication flowing between shifts and among Team Leads/Leaders.
• Track and publish KPIs and related performance metrics for your area.
• Author, maintain, and audit Team Member Standard Work.
• Complete Hour by Hour Boards, conduct 5S audits, perform DuPont STOP observations, and manage work stacks.
• Coach through conflict, partnering with Group and Area Leaders to resolve issues.
• Use SAP to facilitate and document the manufacturing process.
• Support additional operational tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid vacation in your first year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual and Quarterly Perfect Attendance Awards
• Safety Recognition Program
• Medical plan with company-paid Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• 11 company-paid holidays
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance with option to purchase additional
• Company-paid Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Annual wage increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees