Robot Assembly Lead

Company Overview

Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats—designing intelligent systems that remove friction, elevate the everyday, and celebrate the quiet brilliance of feline companionship. Today, Litter-Robot leads the category. Tomorrow, an entire ecosystem that expands what’s possible for cats and the people who love them. We believe the future is feline and we’re imagining that future today. We work onsite with our team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin.

Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend.

The Robot Assembly Lead will be responsible for coordinating the efforts of their respective lines to match daily production and quality requirements. This will include handling all aspects including managing assembly Team Member allocation, material requirements, operator rotation and line-side material handling (roving). The Robot Assembly Lead reports to the Production Supervisor.

• Performs all duties, specified and otherwise, in a safe, constructive manner
• Prepares assembly area/line for work, ensuring that all components and tools are in good condition and ready for the required work
• Follows work instructions and alert Engineering or Management when these important documents have errors or inconsistencies
• Demonstrates the willingness and ability to perform all functions of the assembly process
• Performs final verifications of orders / QC analysis of product
• Packs product for shipment and communicate finished orders
• Contributes to building a quality work environment by taking initiative, respecting others, being a team player, and cleaning the work area
• Builds a positive working relationship with coworkers to achieve good morale and cooperation
• Evaluates the availability and capability of workers, parts, materials, and equipment
• Ensures that associates are focused on providing high-quality products to our customers, maximizing the likelihood of an excellent customer experience
• Coordinates the flow of work within or between lines and departments to maximize production
• Communicates between departments, sharing pertinent information to optimize plant results
• Trains employees on proper practices, processes, and cultural expectations, ensuring effective results
• Helps plan, coordinate, and delegate work responsibilities to the production team
• Elevates concerns and issues to peers and management
• Fills in for the Production Supervisor as needed
• Ensures the department is kept clean, organized, and neat
• Helps contribute to safety initiatives such as reporting incidents, near-misses, and a zero-incident environment.
• Participates and leads associates in the Whisker Way continual improvement journey
• Develops Kan Ban processes with team members
• Cross-trains within other departments for providing coverage or assistance
• Demonstrates flexibility by adapting to changing production demands and priorities
• Ability to move between multiple production lines and products throughout the day
• Will perform additional responsibilities

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently to effectively communicate with customers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as additional language skills are a plus in serving our diverse customer community
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs
• Able to bend, climb ladders, pull, push, reach as needed
• Ability to work in various temperatures
• Able to follow directions, use hand and power tools
• Mechanical aptitude and good dexterity are helpful in this role
• Must have a positive attitude
• Must be an efficient worker that is organized and detail oriented
• Able to work in a fast-paced assembly environment
• Must be eager to learn different areas of the company
• A willingness to serve others to achieve team success
• An ability to provide coaching, direction, and feedback in a constructive manner
• A willingness to hold oneself and others accountable to standards and expectations
• Able to keep cool under duress
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary…