Robot Assembly Lead, Reconditioning - 1st Shift

Whisker; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health insurance

Parental leave

Whisker Parents Program

Pet Insurance Discount

401K match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Whisker in Juneau, Wisconsin, is seeking a Robot Assembly Lead to coordinate daily production lines, manage operator rotation, materials and line-side handling, reporting to the Production Supervisor. This role is onsite five days a week and requires strong hands-on leadership and a focus on quality and safety.

You will mentor team members, uphold high attendance, and help drive Whisker’s continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating across departments to ensure on-time, high-quality

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or a two-year technical degree or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent attendance record is required due to small, impactful department.
• Must have 6+ months of continuous employment with Whisker.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assembly line activities to meet daily production and quality targets.
• Manage assembly team allocations and operator rotations.
• Oversee line-side material handling and roving, ensuring clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Coaching & feedback

Education

High school diploma or technical degree

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.

This role will be onsite 5 days a week out of our Juneau, Wisconsin office. Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend.

Summary:

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.

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.

• Prepares assembly area/line for work, ensuring components and tools are ready and in good condition
• Follows work instructions and reports any errors or inconsistencies to Engineering or Management
• Demonstrates the willingness and ability to perform all functions of the assembly process
• Performs final verifications of orders and QC analysis of products
• Packs product for shipment and communicates completed orders
• Ensures associates are focused on delivering high-quality products to enhance the customer experience
• Develops KanBan processes with team members
• Demonstrates flexibility by adapting to changing production demands and priorities
• Ability to move between multiple production lines and products throughout the day
• Performs all duties, specified and otherwise, in a safe, constructive manner
• Helps contribute to safety initiatives such as reporting incidents, near-misses, and promoting a zero-incident environment
• Ensures the department is kept clean, organized, and neat
• Contributes to building a quality work environment by taking initiative, respecting others, being a team player, and cleaning the work area
• Participates and leads associates in Whisker Way continual improvement journey
• Builds positive working relationships with coworkers to foster good morale and cooperation
• Helps plan, coordinate, and delegate work responsibilities to the production team
• Coordinates the flow of work within or between lines and departments to maximize production
• Communicates between departments to share pertinent information and optimize plant results
  Evaluates the availability and capability of workers, parts, materials, and equipment
• Trains employees on proper practices, processes, and cultural expectations to ensure effective results
• Helps coach and mentor team members on the production floor
• Cross-trains within other departments to provide coverage or assistance
• Elevates concerns and issues to peers and management
• Fills in for the Production Supervisor as needed
• Will perform additional duties as 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow directions and effectively use hand and power tools.
• Possesses strong mechanical aptitude, dexterity, and a high degree of initiative.
• Maintains a positive, professional attitude and works efficiently with attention to detail and organization.
• Eager to learn and grow, with a willingness to explore various areas of the company.
• Committed to excellent attendance, confidentiality, and high performance under pressure.
• Collaborative team player who supports others, holds self and teammates accountable, and fosters a constructive, respectful environment.
• Skilled in providing clear coaching and feedback while building cooperative working relationships.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions, maintaining professionalism and composure.
• 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 requirements outlined below are representative of those necessary for a Team Member to perform the essential duties of this position effectively.

While carrying out the duties of this role, the Team Member is regularly required to stand and communicate by talking or hearing. Frequent use of hands for handling or sensing objects is expected. Standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms are required. The Team Member must be able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds, and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Visual requirements include the ability to see close, at a distance, peripherally, and in depth, as well as the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment conditions described here reflect those typically encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may also be made in this context for individuals with disabilities.

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:

• Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Whisker Parents Program
• 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
• Pet Insurance Discount
• 401K match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Top of the line equipment
• Pet-friendly office
• Whisker products and swag
• Continuing education Support
• On-site gym with Peloton
• Referral program

Statement of Inclusivity:

We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and stride to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

Whisker will not ask you to interview with an AI chat bot. We ask that all interviewees refrain from using any AI tools during interviews with Whisker team members.