Job Description

Description

Shift 2nd 

June- September-3:30p-2a (4-10's)

September- June 330p-12a (5-8's)

Race Winning Brands (RWB) is the leading manufacturer of racing and high-performance parts sold to automotive and powersports markets. RWB is the preferred source for high-end pistons, engine blocks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, connecting rods, crankshafts, clutches, transmissions, springs and other engine and driveline- related performance components.  

Provides daily leadership to hourly production workforce towards targeted output levels in accordance with all safety guidelines, quality standards and company policies.

  

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ensures that shop personnel are working in accordance with all company guidelines and safety protocol.
• Responsible for leading and directing the shop workforce towards achieving daily output targets as well as commitments for shipments to customers both external and internal.
• Reallocates shop workforce to support daily commitments as well as to overcome absences and other shifts in staffing.
• Ensures that employees are performing within established time standards and develops plans to improve each employee’s output and overall performance.
• Ensures the quality of each employee’s work and develops methods and practices to eliminate rejections or defects.
• Directs employees in the performance of operator maintenance activities and general housekeeping.
• Makes recommendations to Production Supervisor on employee performance and job reviews.
• Recommends changes in staffing based on shop load and shifts in the workforce.
• May participates in the interviewing, hiring and training of new shop employees.
• Ensures that the factory and facilities are clean and kept in accordance with company guidelines.
• Promotes and administrates cross training to ensure that multiple individuals can perform every duty within the factory operation.
• Utilizes language, feedback or other motivating techniques to ensure that all shop personnel feel appreciated and an integral part of the company’s overall success.
• Offers design for manufacturability input as required on new designs and other manufacturing improvement projects.
• Leads by example by following all company guidelines and policies.
• Performs additional duties and assignments, as required.

Requirements

• Significant knowledge of MIG and TIG   welding practices and methodologies. Formal welding certification preferred. 
• Prior experience as a group lead or   supervisor a plus. 
• Strong experience in manufacturing   processes that achieve the highest standards of quality and workmanship. 
• First-hand knowledge of working in a LEAN   environment and developing a culture of continuous improvement.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Microsoft Office

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Required to travel around the shop and visit all established workstations.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documentation.
• Required to frequently use a computer.
• Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes and other materials.
• Ability to single lift 40 lbs.
• Lifting, bending, pulling, and climbing is required.
• Required to visually identify defects in incoming materials as well as use inspection tools and equipment.

What You’ll Get:

• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance as of Day One
• Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contributions
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Wellness and Assistance Programs
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Up to 10 Paid Company Holidays

EEO Statement:

Race Winning Brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.