Manufacturing Team Lead - 2nd Shift - Composites

The Gund Company • Waukesha, WI

8d • $26 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do! Shift Hours: 2:00pm - 11:30pm Mon-Fri Hourly Rate: $26 - $34 /hour Shift Premium: Yes - 15%! The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business Job Summary Primary role is managing resources; Operators, equipment and materials. Responsible for flow of work through the shop and technical training of Operators. In addition, the role requires the ability to operate all machinery, and perform the most complex machining, set-ups, and programming. Essential Job Functions Resource Management Primarily serve as shift or work cell team lead that guides operators and projects of varying scope and work cells: Serve as a technical resource and team leader for operators Train and develop less experienced operators and participate in their development in partnership with VSM Complete work order paperwork and demonstrate an outstanding record of quality, efficiency, and productivity Provide guidance, feedback and positive behavior modeling The Gund Company culture of care: Determine if tools are undamaged and in safe condition for use Make suggestions to improve production and order processing efficiency Follow safety rules and quality standards Model ethical and moral behavior consistent with the values and ideals supported by The Gund Company Technical Functions Additional duties in setting up and operating machinery. Set-up and operate machines in multiple families of equipment that include but are not limited to saws, manual mills, lathes, presses, routers etc. Performs progressive machining operations on parts and work orders involving very close tolerances and/or unusual requirements Perform in-process inspection according to standard procedures Maintain a clean and organized work area

Requirements

• Perform work independently with minimal defects
• Ability to be flexible in situations when production needs change unexpectedly.
• Intermediate math skills & aptitude
• Ability to understand drawing and blueprints
• Ability to use measuring instruments accurately and effectively
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• A technical degree and 5+ years of experience preferred, Or, experience and education will be considered
• Prior experience in a manufacturing industry is required

Responsibilities

• Managing resources; Operators, equipment and materials
• Responsible for flow of work through the shop and technical training of Operators
• Operate all machinery, and perform the most complex machining, set-ups, and programming
• Serve as shift or work cell team lead that guides operators and projects of varying scope and work cells
• Serve as a technical resource and team leader for operators
• Train and develop less experienced operators and participate in their development in partnership with VSM
• Complete work order paperwork and demonstrate an outstanding record of quality, efficiency, and productivity
• Provide guidance, feedback and positive behavior modeling The Gund Company culture of care
• Determine if tools are undamaged and in safe condition for use
• Make suggestions to improve production and order processing efficiency
• Follow safety rules and quality standards
• Model ethical and moral behavior consistent with the values and ideals supported by The Gund Company
• Setting up and operating machinery
• Set-up and operate machines in multiple families of equipment that include but are not limited to saws, manual mills, lathes, presses, routers etc
• Performs progressive machining operations on parts and work orders involving very close tolerances and/or unusual requirements
• Perform in-process inspection according to standard procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Benefits

• Our employees have a vested interest in our Company’s success. The Gund Company is 30% employee-owned through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Shares are awarded each year based on a calculation that takes into consideration our Company’s financial profitability, employee tenure, and earnings. There is no out-of-pocket investment required!
• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• 401(k) retirement savings program with a 50% employer match up to 6% of contributions
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)
• According to the Gallup Q12 employee survey method, The Gund Company is ranked “world-class” regarding employee engagement.

What This Job Offers

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