Team Leader (Fabrication) - 1st shift

AriensCo•Brillion, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly. We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities. Our environment? We’re corporate, without being “corporate.” Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute. Our company vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers.” Quite simply: it revolves around people Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world. Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community. AriensCo is seeking an energetic Team Leader to oversee fabrication operations at Plant 4 in Brillion, WI. If you excel in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and are driven by continuous improvement, this role is made for you. Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success. Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. Based in Brillion, Wis., AriensCo is a privately-owned and operated corporation focused on outdoor products that serve the needs of both consumer and professional customers. Established in 1933, the company manufactures outdoor power equipment under the Ariens® and Gravely® brands.

Requirements

Minimum High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Clear understanding of Standard work, time observations, takt time, takt vs. actual, bar charts, standard work combination sheets, spaghetti diagrams
Training and communication skills
Understanding of Lean and 6S
Basic computer skills
Trained in TWI
Become torque certified (training will be provided)
Understands and has the ability to utilize the Ariens Company Standardized Problem Solving Process
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Past leadership experience preferred
Additional education in lean, leadership, or manufacturing preferred

Responsibilities

Lead area team members
Adherence to standard work
Create, maintain, audit, and improve standard work
Ensuring team members cycle time is at or below takt time, includes helping on the line if needed to meet daily production goals
Training new employees, transfers, and cross training
Filling in for team members on vacation or absent
Root cause problem solving issues that prevent the cell from meeting daily production goals
Good understanding of waste elimination, continuous improvement, safety, quality, productivity, and delivery.
Ability to identify waste and eliminate it
Properly filling out production control charts and good understanding of the production control board and its function
Ability to effectively communicate to team members, supervisors and other Ariens Company personnel