Working at Watlow

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a great living and be part of a thriving cross functional community? Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive.

We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century.

Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone and lead with service and humility .

About the Role

As the Production Team Leader I in our Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Columbia, MO you will lead Team Members in the assigned work center(s) on the day to day production to ensure people, quality, delivery and cost (PQDC) targets are met to achieve the customer demand and Value Stream goals.

You will lead improvement efforts through the use of lean tools and techniques in the Watlow Business System (WBS) and serve as the subject matter expert on the operations in the work center(s).

Shift : Weekend Shift

Hours : 4 : 30a to 4 : 30p

Some required weekday meetings and operational responsibilities

Your Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring areas are staffed accordingly, understands work flow and daily demand
• Responsible for build plan execution
• Working with internal and external customers to meet quality guidelines and expectations by using RCCA - root cause corrective action
• Assisting with determining scope, budget, and implementation timeframes of assigned projects
• Developing strong relationships and provides effective communication, prioritization, and alignment
• Serving as a mentor and role model, identifies team member development needs and provides career coaching
• Managing time and attendance
• Collaborating with senior manager and Human Resources on team staffing decisions and employee relations
• Provides maintenance support and troubleshooting of equipment breakdowns independently

Required Qualifications

• Must have 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing environment with leadership responsibilities
• Must be able to work off shift and Saturdays as required

Desired Qualifications

• Two-year degree and / or Technical certification preferred
• Project management experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels including verbal, written and email
• Experience working with and developing teams
• Clear understanding of "servant leadership" mentality
• Coaching skills to develop team members in all aspects of manufacturing management
• Lean training and certification

Benefits : The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. T he Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits :

• Annual Achievement Award
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Onsite wellness clinic
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences.

Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Last updated : 2024-07-01