Production Lead - 2nd Shift - Sign on Bonus $1000

Job Description

Job Description

Production Lead – 2nd Shift

Location: Allentown, PA

Schedule: 3:30 pm – 12:00 am

About Winholt Equipment

For more than 80 years, Winholt Equipment has been a leader in the custom manufacturing of food handling and preparation equipment. Our success comes from skilled craftsmanship, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

Responsible for the daily communication of job assignments, including metal forming, welding, assembly, and finishing. This role will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day shop floor operations and reporting to the Production Department Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Communication of daily/weekly production scheduling between the management and the shop floor including sawing/cutting/shearing, bending and forming, welding and assembly operations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment
• Ensures associates follow safe working practices including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and assembly drawings and communicate those effectively to associates.
• Provides operational training as required.
• Ability to manage shop floor changes in planning and scheduling in order to meet changing customer requirements.
• Verifies raw materials and subcomponents against work orders to ensure availability for order fulfilment.
• Evaluates product quality to ensure products meet or exceed internal and external requirements.
• *Is a “driver” and maximizes the use of available resources.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 2 -5 years’ experience in a lead or supervisory position in a manufacturing environment, preferably in metal fabrication and assembly.
• In-depth knowledge of stainless steel, aluminum and steel welding, fabrication and finishing
• Understanding of work orders and inventory management.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of computers and programs (Microsoft Office).
• Perform ERP transactions (Experience with Epicor preferred)
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Able to participate in a team-oriented environment, willingness to assist and train others
• Demonstrates safe behavior and support department/plant safety goals in a continuous improvement process.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, as needed.
• Physical and Work Environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as bending, squatting, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in an environment with temperature variations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

KPIs

• Labor Efficiency
• On-Time Delivery
• Safety

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long‐Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Annual Bonus Program
• Sign on bonus: $1000

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit; communicate in person and by phone
• Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a non‐temperature‐controlled manufacturing environment
• Ability to wear required PPE such as eye protection and protective clothing

Winholt Equipment Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Winholt is honored to celebrate 80 years of engineering and manufacturing excellence. Since our founding in 1946, we’ve grown from pioneering shopping cart solutions to becoming a trusted U.S. leader in foodservice, retail, e‑commerce, distribution, and material handling equipment. Headquartered in Woodbury, NY, with manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania, Texas, and California, we continue to set the standard for quality, reliability, and innovation.

Company Description

Winholt is honored to celebrate 80 years of engineering and manufacturing excellence. Since our founding in 1946, we’ve grown from pioneering shopping cart solutions to becoming a trusted U.S. leader in foodservice, retail, e‑commerce, distribution, and material handling equipment. Headquartered in Woodbury, NY, with manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania, Texas, and California, we continue to set the standard for quality, reliability, and innovation.