Assembly Team Leader

Barry-Wehmiller • Green Bay, WI

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About The Position

The Assembly Team Leader is responsible for leading a cross-functional team of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic assembly professionals to build high-quality machinery. This role focuses on driving efficiency, ensuring safety, and promoting continuous improvement in all assembly processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of relevant manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong technical expertise in machining, painting, fabrication, materials, blueprint reading, NC programs, routings, tooling, and fixturing.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Proven problem-solving, planning, and scheduling capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated success in driving operational improvements, including increasing throughput, reducing cycle time, and improving inventory turns.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop assembly team members to maximize efficiency, equipment value, cross-training, and employee growth.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging available tools and resources to reduce machine downtime and improve processes.
• Oversee adherence to standard work processes and identify ongoing training needs.
• Support planning and evaluation of future assembly equipment investments.
• Partner with the Quality team to address non-conformances, ensuring effective containment, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure readiness for rapid response to meet customer needs and production demands.
• Proactively identify equipment issues and collaborate with Maintenance to schedule preventive maintenance activities.
• Promote and sustain a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and training initiatives.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work environments; promptly address and correct unsafe conditions or practices.
• Monitor and forecast monthly business and financial commitments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees