Process Leader

Overview

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing processing and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power automotive ammunition coinage construction materials refrigeration electronics and many other industries. To us metal is more than material.

Wielands Cultural Values

Wielands culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company we benefit daily from our employees knowledge and our cultural vision we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety ambition optimism reliability ownership diversity & respect .

Wieland is hiring a Process Leader. The Process Leader leads hourly production employees in the safe reliable and efficient execution of daily manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for developing people managing process performance communicating priorities across shifts and departments and using company systems to support production safety quality inventory and continuous improvement goals. The ideal candidate is a growth-oriented leader with strong technical aptitude communication skills and the desire to build a career in manufacturing operations leadership. Prior supervisory experience is helpful but not required . This role is located in Shelbyville KY and will be fully on-site .

Schedule: 12-hour Shifts - rotates monthly.

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Night Shift: 6:30 PM - 6:00 AM

Responsibilities

Process Leader Responsibilities:

• Lead coach and develop hourly production employees by setting clear expectations reinforcing safe work practices providing timely feedback supporting training progression and creating accountability for performance and conduct.
  
• Manage daily production execution to meet safety quality delivery cost housekeeping and productivity expectations while maintaining effective communication across shifts support departments and plant leadership.
  
• Monitor process performance equipment conditions staffing needs downtime scrap throughput and schedule attainment; identify abnormal conditions escalate issues appropriately and support corrective actions.
  
• Use ERP systems production reporting tools Microsoft Office and other company systems to communicate priorities document shift activity track performance support inventory accuracy and execute business processes.
  
• Apply structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methods to improve manufacturing performance standard work adherence employee engagement process stability and operational discipline.
  
• Ensure compliance with company policies safety requirements environmental expectations quality standards training requirements and operating procedures while treating employees consistently professionally and respectfully.
  

Process Leader Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Engineering Technology Industrial Technology Operations Management Supply Chain or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.
  
• Demonstrated interest in manufacturing leadership production operations process improvement or technical problem-solving.
  
• Ability to lead coach and communicate with hourly employees in a clear respectful and consistent manner.
  
• Strong analytical ability including the ability to interpret production data identify trends recognize abnormal conditions and recommend practical countermeasures.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools especially Excel Outlook Word and Teams.
  
• Willingness and ability to learn ERP systems production reporting tools standard work systems and other company business processes.
  
• Strong ownership follow-through organization and sense of urgency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  
• Ability to work assigned shifts support production schedules and respond to operational priorities as needed.
  
• Proficient in speaking reading and writing in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship co-op capstone project or work experience in manufacturing operations maintenance foundry metals recycling process engineering quality or supply chain.
  
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing 5S standard work root cause analysis corrective action or continuous improvement methods.
  
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP or willingness to become proficient in ERP transactions and reporting.
  
• Prior leadership experience in work school military athletics student organizations project teams or community roles.
  
• Experience analyzing data building reports using spreadsheets or presenting improvement recommendations.
  
• Previous exposure to molten metal foundry casting recycling heavy manufacturing or industrial operations is helpful but not required.
  

Qualifications

Joining Wielands team gives you

• Benefits - Including Medical Dental Vision Disability Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 8000 employees worldwide and 35 locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Sustainability - Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations .

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.

Required Experience:

Senior IC