Assembly Lead

A Hiring Company; Monticello (MN); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Job summary

A leading tool manufacturer in Monticello, MN is seeking an Assembly Lead to assist the Warehouse Manager in product assembly and quality assurance. The successful candidate will coordinate daily tasks, train assembly staff, and ensure production meets specifications. Candidates should have a strong communication style, problem-solving skills, and at least two years of experience in shipping or receiving, alongside leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in shipping/receiving is a must.
• Minimum one year of experience in a leadership role.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily work assignments required to fulfill production orders.
• Monitor quality controls to ensure accuracy of finished product.
• Train employees and ensure policies and guidelines are followed.

Skills

Concise communication

Problem-solving

Task prioritization

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Overview

The Assembly Lead will assist the Warehouse Manager to plan, organize and monitor the process of product assembly ensuring finished product is assembled to specifications. The Assembly Lead actively works with the assembly team to complete daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily work assignments required to fulfill production orders.
• Pull product from inventory according to purchase order documents and assemble to specifications.
• Monitor quality controls to ensure accuracy of finished product. Assign re-work or re-training as needed.
• Uses ERP system to create reports and update status.
• Ensures the assembly area is neat, organized and equipment is operational.
• Trains employees and ensures distribution center staff follow policies and guidelines. Reports employee progress, discipline issues, safety concerns or injuries to management.
• Continue to grow lean knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Update procedures and processes
• Approve time off and timecard changes for assembly team

Skills & Qualifications

• Concise and professional communication when dealing with colleagues and all business partners.
• Able to solve problems and apply new ideas.
• Effectively plans, prioritizes, and delegates tasks to ensure all deadlines are met on time.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, actively listens to colleagues, and works collaboratively in teams to achieve goals, solve problems, and implement continuous improvements.
• Efficient with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Physical Demand

• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 40 pounds.
• Stand and walk for long periods at a time. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Vision ability including close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in shipping/receiving is a must.
• Minimum one year of experience in a leadership role.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.

About Wiha & Willi Hahn Corporation

Founded in 1939, Wiha is a leading global manufacturer of hand tools and solutions for professional tradespeople and industrial markets. Currently, over 1,400 Wiha employees manufacture and market award-winning Wiha premium tools. A host of awards underline that Wiha has set the standard in functionality, design, and quality.?

The family-owned company is recognized as a TOP 100 most innovative medium-sized German enterprise and received the Manufacturing Excellence Award (MX Award) as the best German SME (Small Medium Enterprise). Wiha's innovative approach offers added value and user benefits in terms of increased efficiency and functionality in everyday work.?

Willi Hahn Corporation USA dba Wiha Tools is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wiha Werkzeuge Gmbh Schonach, Germany. Wiha Tools is the largest Wiha subsidiary, offering over 4,000 products from our Monticello, Minnesota-based North American Headquarters. Wiha USA services North, Central, and South America. With over 80 years of manufacturing experience, Wiha has become a world leader in producing premium quality German hand tools, focusing on application-driven designs specifically for professional tradespeople.

www.wihatools.com

*Pay starting at $25 per hour