Second Shift Welding Team Leader

Description Wright Manufacturing, Inc. (WMI), an award-winning producer of commercial-grade lawn equipment, is looking for an experienced Team Leader to join our Welding Department. Come be part of a team committed to building the safest, most durable, and highest-quality lawn equipment in the world.

Hours: Second Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM Pay: $28.75 per hour, including the second shift differential of $2.10

Primary Welding Team Leader responsibilities include:

• Assign and lead daily activities of team members in the Welding Department.
• Train new and existing employees on welding processes, equipment, and department procedures.
• Conduct daily team meetings and briefings to communicate production goals, priorities, and expectations.
• Maintain Company safety standards by completing safety talks and safety walks as required.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and quality.
• Guide and assist team members in meeting production schedules and manufacturing requirements.
• Monitor welding equipment, fixtures, and material availability, identifying and addressing issues that may impact production.
• Develop and maintain productive and effective team relationships.
• Manage and oversee Lean processes to ensure effective application within the department.
• Ensure production metrics are posted and updated as needed.
• Conduct RCA (Root Cause Analysis) problem-solving processes and take appropriate steps to develop effective resolutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities and teaching/coaching team members to understand and apply continuous improvement in their daily work.
• Oversee welding quality, ensuring work meets established specifications and identifying issues at the source to initiate corrective action.

Requirements

Successful Welding Team Leader candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
• Welding experience and a strong understanding of welding processes and production environments.
• Good oral and written communication skills. Bilingual a plus.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply manufacturing documents, work instructions, and blueprints.
• Ability to manage processes to meet expectations, goals, and Company policies and procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with the Department Head to identify and address behavioral and skills gaps.
• Consistent work history.
• Respect for fellow team members.
• Excellent reliability and attendance.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• An orientation toward teamwork and continuous improvement.

WMI is committed to cross-training and inter-department personnel movements. In the last year alone, we have been able to promote almost 10% of our workforce into higher-level roles.

Wright Manufacturing is proud to offer our Production Team Leaders the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts/Dependent Care Savings Accounts
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 4% of your contribution, with full vesting upon eligibility
• Paid Leave starting at 80 hours per year
• 40 Hours of SSL (Safe & Sick Leave)
• 8 PAID Holidays
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Training and cross-training opportunities

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical assessment, and background check.

We work hard and care deeply. Why? Because quality matters. Our customers depend on our team to build a quality product.

At Wright Manufacturing, Inc. we are "More than just a mower"… Find out why at www.wrightmfg.com

WMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.