Running Gear Team Lead

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC in Appleton, Wisconsin, is seeking a motivated individual for a manufacturing position focused on assembly and packaging. Candidates must exhibit strong leadership skills, manage team processes, and ensure a safe workplace environment.

The ideal candidate is customer service-oriented, ready to cross-train, and able to lift up to 50 lbs. Key qualifications include the ability to read blueprints and proficient communication skills. The role offers opportunities for overtime and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to cross-train.
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours and lift 50 lbs.
• Proven ability to apply ITW principles in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve manufacturing processes.
• Coach and develop work teams for safety and quality.
• Build co-worker relationships through effective communication.

Skills

Great communication skills

Problem solving and conflict management skills

Ability to read blueprints

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Description

Job Duties include assembling and packaging different types of running rear, managing target levels off company intranet, ordering material, backup position on the paint line, sanding parts in NCN area, and occasional backup material handler when needed. Cross‑training / rotation within the department is required on a regular basis. Must be willing to work overtime (10-12 hrs.) a day (Saturday Overtime) when needed to meet customers demand. Customer service oriented / minded. Must be willing to work in other areas of Mechanical Components when necessary.

Leadership Duties

Be a positive culture leader and influencer, develop process/teams, and promote an engaged and safe workplace environment.

Essential Functions

• Applicant must be able to read assembly blueprints.
• Applicant must learn, understand, and execute ordering of materials on an elite level. Must be aware of the status of the line.
• Applicant must be a team player, self‑starter, safety conscious, have good communication skills, innovative, mechanically inclined, understand and be responsible for material ordering and scheduling of orders.
• Individual may have to stand for up to 12 hours and lift to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• The applicant must be able to adapt to a fast‑paced work environment with minimal training.
• Applicant must have a proven track record of customer service skills.
• Coach and develop work teams for superior safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost saving focuses.
• Ability to lead safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost saving initiatives through employee involvement ITW toolbox principles.
• Work closely with operations leaders to maintain and improve the manufacturing/assembly environment in order to respond to changing customer needs and demands through facilitating area layouts, executing action plans, and selecting equipment to improve manufacturing processes.
• Build co‑worker relationships through daily, open, and direct communication while encouraging creativity and innovation.
• Demonstrate and encourage effective communication to personnel at all levels within the organization.
• Build key relationships with employees and leadership team.
• Participate and lead committees/teams.
• Resolve problems causing production shutdown, substandard production, and or low efficiencies whenever they occur.
• Assist in production scheduling, coordinating manpower.
• Will need to rotate between primary job duties and other duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Great communication skills.
• Basic computer skills are required (Email, Microsoft Word/Excel, Internet).
• Must be willing to cross‑train.
• Must be able to stand for up to 12 hours a day and lift to 50 lbs.
• Work overtime when it is required.
• Ability to read blueprints to ensure product is assembled and packaged to print.
• Skilled at performance management; providing formal and informal feedback to employees.
• Strong initiative and follow through.
• Proven ability to apply ITW principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Possess the track record of a proven leader and team player.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, takes personal accountability, coaches, listens, and is approachable.
• Ability to resolve issues/conflicts in a timely manner.
• Customer focused with management, support staff, customers, and suppliers; understand how the business functions link together to support the customer (i.e., engineering, materials, and sales).
• Problem solving and conflict management skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.