Assembly Lead

Join a Values-Driven Team At The Prestwick Companies, we are a collective of brands united by a shared vision. As a family of brands with over 200 employees, we pride ourselves on a culture that values our people, our customers, and the surrounding community. We are motivated by a common set of values and a greater sense of purpose, ensuring that everyone who walks through our doors feels supported and empowered. If you are a growth‑minded individual who values long‑term relationships and wants to contribute to a collaborative, purposeful environment, we invite you to build a career with us. The Role: Assembly Lead We are seeking a dedicated Assembly Lead to join our team at our Building 2 location in Sussex, WI. In this role, you will provide essential leadership and direction to the production team on our Slat‑Waste Production Line (Rounds Cell), overseeing the fabrication and assembly of high‑quality site furnishings. You will be the operational heartbeat of your department, setting the daily pace, managing production schedules, and ensuring all products meet our rigorous quality standards. By maintaining a strong floor presence, you will foster a cohesive, high‑performing environment that delivers excellent products in a safe, productive, and efficient manner. What You'll Do Lead with a servant leadership mindset, maintaining a constant presence on the floor alongside your team and filling operational gaps as needed. Set the daily pace for the department and utilize production schedules to align, discuss, and communicate clear daily priorities. Perform thorough quality inspections on all finished products, verifying proper hardware/assembly and checking for any physical or cosmetic defects. Work with other departments to align priorities, contact Engineering with quality or manufacturing concerns to formulate solutions, and partner with Sales for product reviews when needed. Utilize the ERP system to accurately reflect material usage and order completions while partnering with the inventory team to ensure counts are exact. Serve as the go‑to resource for your team regarding proper construction methods and actively seek ways to improve systems and processes on the floor. What You Bring A minimum of 2 years of manufacturing leadership experience. Exceptional proficiency in interpreting bills of materials and technical illustrations, as well as accurate use of tape measures. Proven capability in fabricating and assembling diverse product lines and skilled operation of various drills and drivers. Operational familiarity with inventory management and ERP software, alongside competence in Google Workspace applications (Sheets, Docs, Gmail). Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to align priorities across teams. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and complete repetitive tasks for extended periods, and comfortably lift up to 50 pounds. Are you ready to guide a talented fabrication team and make a direct impact on our manufacturing success? We look forward to hearing from you. Please Note: The Prestwick Companies is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our team and clients. As part of our hiring process, final candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check. A prior criminal record will not automatically disqualify you from employment. We review all background check results on a case‑by‑case basis, considering the nature of the role, the severity and timeframe of any offenses, and relevant legal regulations (including "Ban the Box" and fair chance laws). All information obtained will be kept strictly confidential. #J-18808-Ljbffr