Operations Team Lead at The Gund Company

The Gund Company is seeking a full time Operations Team Lead for our 3rd Shift!

Work Hours: Sunday Night - Friday Morning, 10:00pm - 7:00am

Starting hourly wage: $26 - $32/hour, plus a 20% shift premium for third shift.

Plant location: 809 Phillip Drive, Waukesha, WI

Overview

The Gund Company is a manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions specializing in customized insulation parts. With 12 facilities worldwide, we specialize in custom fabricated parts manufactured according to ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems. We take a consultative, engineering approach to understanding customer needs and have a reputation for outstanding customer service and quality.

Job Summary

The Operations Team Lead (internal job title: Team Lead) will be coordinating the shift to include directing the work for 4-6 Machine Operators), supplying the materials (55 gallon drums of resin via forklift to the Machine Operators, moving the end products on pallets to storage, supplying Machine Operators with empty pallets...) Report to the Production Supervisor. Make decisions and be responsible for workflow through the shop and technical training of the Machine Operators.

Primarily serve as shift or work cell team lead that guides Machine Operators and projects of varying scope:

• Serve as a technical resource and team leader for Machine Operators. (Keep materials supplied to Operators)
• Train and develop less experienced operators and participate in their development in partnership with Value Stream Manager.
• Provide guidance, feedback and positive behavior modeling The Gund Company culture of care.
• Trouble-shooting end products (ie: non-conforming parts, not meeting standards) and troubleshoot machinery (collaborate with maintenance as needed)
• Make suggestions to improve production and order processing efficiency.

We will teach you new skills as you learn to manage your shift and operate and troubleshoot all machinery.

• 2-3 years of experience, required (but will consider experience and post-high school education).
• Fork Lift experience, required
• Prior experience in a manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Ability to be flexible in situations when production needs change unexpectedly.
• Intermediate math skills & aptitude.
• Ability to use measuring instruments accurately and effectively. (tape measure, calipers, micrometers...)
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

Work Environment

The work environment is typical of most shop environments, not climate controlled and impacted by outdoor weather conditions. Team members are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting.

• Frequent exposure to fumes/dust particles; may require use of respirators or other types of PPE.
• May come in contact with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Benefits

• Overtime, voluntary.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) - 30% employee-owned.
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employeebenefits: 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).
• A safe and healthy work environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the Operations Team Lead position.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of The Gund Company to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discriminating based on race, gender, age, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual preference, or disability for the Operations Team Lead.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a the Operations Team Lead. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time.

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