Manufacturing Cell Leader — Assembly Operations

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC in Ripon, WI is seeking a first-line leader for the 2nd shift (Mon–Thu, 3:00 pm–1:00 am) to coordinate daily work, protect quality, and ensure safe operations. You will drive safety, coach team members, and partner with technical staff to sustain flow and continuous improvement.

You will mentor staff in safety protocols, 5S, and lean methods, align resources, and support kaizen initiatives while tracking performance against metrics.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in a medium/high-volume manufacturing environment with a strong safety focus.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture—model safe behavior and drive safety awareness.
• Teach, train, and motivate Team Members on safety protocols and procedures; ensure respectful interactions.
• Cultivate continuous improvement—empower team members to contribute ideas, participate in kaizen, and strengthen 5S.
• Coach and mentor for safety and productivity; build skill depth to support lean operations and waste reduction.
• Coordinate with technical staff to secure timely support and maintain flow.
• Set and pursue annual goals aligned to operating metrics; track progress and course-correct.
• Continuously improve processes to reduce inventory and work-in-process while protecting throughput.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations; collaborate with Union Stewards on contract and discipline issues.

Skills

Servant leadership

People development

MS Office

Problem solving

Lean / Kaizen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Manufacturing/Operations

Tools

Kanban

5S

Production scheduling

Job description

Shape the shift. Grow the team. Deliver the plan.Step onto our assembly floor in Ripon, WI and lead a high-performing crew as the first-line leader for your assigned area/zone. Your mission: coordinate the day’s work so the schedule is met, quality is protected, and every team member goes home safely. This is a 2nd Shift role, Monday–Thursday, 3:00 pm–1:00 am, with additional work days as business needs arise.A day in this roleAt 3:00 pm, you kick off the shift huddle—reviewing safety, production goals, and quality priorities. You align resources, verify training coverage, and check that standard work and 5S are in place. As the line runs, you coach and remove roadblocks, connect with technical support, and engage team members in continuous improvement. You close the night by tracking results against operating metrics and setting up the next shift for success.What you’ll lead and deliverChampion a safety-first culture—model safe behavior, reinforce compliance, and drive safety awareness across the zone.Teach, train, and motivate Team Members on safety protocols and procedures; ensure respectful treatment in every interaction.Cultivate continuous improvement—empower every team member to contribute ideas, participate in kaizen, and strengthen 5S.Coach and mentor for both safety and productivity; build skill depth to support lean operations and waste reduction.Confirm that employees are properly trained by their Team Leader or a designated trainer in safety, quality, equipment operation, and 5S.Foster collaboration—encourage feedback, participation in safety initiatives, and open communication.Partner closely with technical staff to secure timely support and maintain flow.Set and pursue annual goals that align to operating metrics; track progress and course-correct.Continuously improve processes to reduce inventory and work-in-process while protecting throughput.Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters; collaborate with Union Stewards on contract and discipline issues.Tackle other duties as assigned to meet production and team needs.Qualifications you bringProven servant-leadership approach with the ability to lead from the front and develop people.1–3 years in a medium/high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment with a strong safety focus (preferred).Prior manufacturing supervision experience (preferred).Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or Operations (preferred).Relevant professional, internship, or co-op experience considered.Skills that set you up to winSelf-driven, ambitious leader who coaches, mentors, and supervises effectively in a team setting.Confident with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.Strong problem solver who sparks proactive thinking and solution creation across the team.Foundational knowledge of process control, production scheduling, Kaizen, Kanban, and Lean (preferred).Physical aspects of the jobRegular stooping and bending; prolonged standing; manual dexterity; ability to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.Location & scheduleRipon, WI2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:00 pm–1:00 am (additional work days as needed)