Modification Center Lead - Production & Continuous Improvement

WEG; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Electric, part of the WEG Group, seeks a Modification Center Lead to coordinate daily production activities in our Indianapolis area facility. You will guide a production team, prioritize safety, and drive continuous improvement across the modification center.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years in production with strong electrical/mechanical aptitude, 5S experience, and solid communication skills to support cross-functional teams and meet delivery commitments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 2–5 years in production environment; strong electrical/mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with maintenance/modification in a production setting.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient with Excel and general PC skills; ERP familiarity helpful.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day activities of production personnel.
• Perform 5S audits and drive improvements.
• Review workload and shift personnel accordingly.
• Coordinate with customer service to meet delivery commitments.
• Track department metrics: Safety, Quality, Throughput.
• Lead daily team meetings; enforce safety and policy guidelines.
• Escalate issues identified by Technicians; support equipment maintenance.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

5S / continuous improvement

Team leadership

Excel proficiency

ERP systems (Oracle preferred)

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Marathon Electric, part of the WEG Group, seeks a Modification Center Lead to coordinate daily production activities in our Indianapolis area facility. You will guide a production team, prioritize safety, and drive continuous improvement across the modification center.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years in production with strong electrical/mechanical aptitude, 5S experience, and solid communication skills to support cross-functional teams and meet delivery commitments.