Production Team Lead

Wilson Language Training Corporation; Oxford (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Language Training Corporation is seeking a 2nd shift Production Team Lead to oversee production activities and mentor associates. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and organizational skills, with a commitment to achieving departmental goals. This role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in literacy education.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and Life & Disability Insurance

401k plan with partial employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Company-wide office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Eve

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in a production environment required.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of the production team.
• Coach and mentor production associates.
• Conduct periodic spot checks of builds.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong leadership skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Mastery of product descriptions

Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs

Ability to operate materials handling equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Here at Wilson Language Training, we are committed to working together for our mission to achieve literacy for all. We believe literacy is a fundamental right and should be attainable for all people. We strive to reflect this belief in our work.

The success of our team members is no less paramount. We’re dedicated to ensuring that every Wilson employee experiences truly satisfying professional development while feeling inspired to bring their authentic selves to work. Are you ready to be a changemaker?

Wilson Language training is growing and is looking to hire a 2nd shift Production Team Lead.

This position is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the production team as well as cover for the Production Manager in their absence. He/she will work closely with the Production Manager to schedule weekly production tasks in accordance with work orders. He/she will also coach and mentor production associates to achieve a high volume of accurately assembled products. He/ she will pick, maintain and post work orders. He/she will also assemble multi-part sets and kits manually with low incidence of error. He/she will volunteer readily and will commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach departmental goals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Read and understand work orders
• Coach and mentor production associates
• Conduct periodic spot checks of builds
• Follow and enforce safety policies
• Perform basic ERP transactions
• Understand and display WLT’s values
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Mastery of product descriptions, item numbers, and product visual recognition
• Mastery of the bill of materials (BOMs) for all kits and sets
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs
• Ability to safely operate materials handling equipment including a willingness to operate a powered forklift.

Education or Certification:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of one year in production environment, prior leadership experience preferred

Wilson has identified the anticipated pay range for this role based on the many factors that we consider in defining compensation levels for our roles, including market data, and internal equity considerations. Actual pay, and allocation between base and any target discretionary bonus, will vary based on geographic location, education, work experience, skills, market data, and internal equity considerations. Wilson offers competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and Life & Disability Insurance
• 401k plan with partial employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• “O’Connor days,” which refers to a company-wide office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, as well as other perks.

Wilson Language Training is an Equal Opportunity, Drug-Free Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace. M/W/D/V