Operations Team Lead
Company: The Gund Company
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: February 1, 2025
Job Description:
Description: The Gund Company is seeking a full time Operations
Team Lead for our 3rd Shift!
Work Hours: Sunday Night - Friday Morning, 10:00pm - 7:00amStarting
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.Requirements:
- 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 neededWork 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 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).
- 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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Keywords: The Gund Company, Hoffman Estates , Operations Team Lead, Other , Waukesha, Illinois
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