Robot Assembly Lead

Whisker

Wisconsin

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical insurance

Dental/vision coverage

Pet-friendly office

401K match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Whisker is seeking a Robot Assembly Lead to coordinate daily production lines, manage team allocation, material flow, and ensure orders meet quality and schedule.

This 1st-shift role reports to the Production Supervisor; overtime and weekend work may be required. You will supervise assembly, train staff, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Join a collaborative Wisconsin team focused on pet product innovation, safety, and a culture that rewards initiative and reliability.

Qualifications

High school education or a two-year technical degree or equivalent work experience is required.
Excellent attendance record required in a small department.
Must have 6+ months of continuous employment with Whisker.
Able to follow directions, use hand and power tools.
Mechanical aptitude and good dexterity are helpful in this role.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily production lines to meet manufacturing and quality requirements.
Manage assembly team member allocation, material flow, and line-side handling.
Perform final verifications of orders and QC analysis.
Train employees on proper practices and processes.
Foster a safe, organized, and collaborative work environment.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and Kaizen activities.
Communicate across departments to optimize plant results.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Safety consciousness

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats—designing intelligent systems that remove friction, elevate the everyday, and celebrate the quiet brilliance of feline companionship. Today, Litter-Robot leads the category. Tomorrow, an entire ecosystem that expands what’s possible for cats and the people who love them. We believe the future is feline. And we’re imagining that future today.

We work onsite with our team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin. Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend.

What You' ll Do:

The Robot Assembly Lead will be responsible for coordinating the efforts of their respective lines to match daily production and quality requirements. This will include handling all aspects including managing assembly Team Member allocation, material requirements, operator rotation and line-side material handling(roving). The Robot Assembly Lead reports to the Production Supervisor.

This role will only be for 1st shift

1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Overtime and weekend work may be required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Perform all duties, specified and otherwise, in a safe, constructive manner
Prepare assembly area/line for work, ensuring that all components and tools are in good condition and ready for the required work
Follow work instructions and alert Engineering or Management when these important documents have errors or inconsistencies
Demonstrate the willingness and ability to perform all functions of the assembly process
Perform final verifications of orders / QC analysis of product
Pack product for shipment and communicate finished orders
Contribute to building a quality work environment by taking initiative, respecting others, being a team player, and cleaning the work area
Builds a positive working relationship with coworkers to achieve good morale and cooperation
Evaluates the availability and capability of workers, parts, materials, and equipment
Ensures that associates are focused on providing high-quality products to our customers, maximizing the likelihood of an excellent customer experience
Coordinates the flow of work within or between lines and departments to maximize production
Communicates between departments, sharing pertinent information to optimize plant results
Trains employees on proper practices, processes, and cultural expectations, ensuring effective results
Help plan, coordinate, and delegate work responsibilities to the production team
Elevates concerns and issues to peers and management
Fills in for the Production Supervisor as needed
Ensures the department is kept clean, organized, and neat
Help contribute to safety initiatives such as reporting incidents, near-misses, and a zero-incident environment.
Participate and lead associates in the Whisker Way continual improvement journey
Developing KanBan processes with team members
Detailed oriented
Auditing quality and processes
Cross-train within other departments for providing coverage or assistance
Will perform additional responsibilities when required

Requirements

What You'll Bring:

High school education or a two-year technical degree or equivalent work experience is required
An EXCELLENT attendance record is required because the department is small and impactful
Must have 6 or more months of continuous employment with Whisker
Must not have received a written warning or above in the last 6 months.
Working experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Ability to lift up to 45 lbs
Able to follow directions, use hand and power tools
Mechanical aptitude and good dexterity are helpful in this role
Must have a positive attitude
Must be an efficient worker who is organized and detail-oriented
Able to work in a fast-paced assembly environment
Must be eager to learn different areas of the company
A good attendance record is required
A willingness to serve others to achieve team success
An ability to provide coaching, direction, and feedback in a constructive manner
A willingness to hold oneself and others accountable to standards and expectations
A desire to learn, develop, and grow
Able to keep cool under duress
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)

Not Required but Nice to Have!

Working experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Working experience as a Team Lead

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that a Team Member must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The Team Member is frequently required to use their hands to handle or feel. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits & Purrks:

Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with: