Mod Center Lead

Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric‑electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation, and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, and mining, among many others.

WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide. Marathon Electric, headquartered in Wausau, WI USA is a recognized leader in the of electric motors and generators, with global design and manufacturing locations.

Marathon Electric was recently acquired by WEG, a Brazilian company, which operates worldwide in the electric engineering, power and automation technology areas. Headquartered in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil, WEG is a leading producer of electric motors, generators, transformers, turbines, drives, and coatings. Marathon Electric, headquartered in Wausau, WI USA is a recognized leader in the of electric motors and generators, with global design and manufacturing locations.

Marathon Electric was recently acquired by WEG, a Brazilian company, which operates worldwide in the electric engineering, power and automation technology areas. Headquartered in Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil, WEG is a leading producer of electric motors, generators, transformers, turbines, drives, and coatings.

The Modification Center Lead is responsible for coordinating the daily activities of the Modification Center’s production areas. The successful candidate will be results focused with a high level of technical aptitude and the ability to coordinate with multiple parties to achieve results. This position also requires a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to foster a culture that embraces change.. You must have the ability to problem-solving skills, comply with all relevant safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Responsible for directing the day to day activities of production personnel.
• Performing 5S audits and implementing improvements.
• Reviewing production workload and shifting personnel accordingly.
• Proactively coordinate customer service to ensure delivery commitments are met.
• Responsible for tracking department “line level” metrics (Safety, Quality, Throughput).
• Lead production area daily team meetings.
• Enforce department safety guidelines and company Policy, working with department supervisor to address/resolve any disciplinary issues.
• Act as the first level of escalation for problems identified by Technicians.
• Ensure department equipment is maintained and proper shutdown procedures are followed.

High School Diploma or GED 2-5 years’ experience in a production environment, Associates Degree preferred. Excellent electrical/mechanical aptitude with maintenance/modification experience. Strong critical reasoning skills with the ability to identify and solve problems. Microsoft office and PC skills with ability to review and update Excel spreadsheets. Ability to make sound decisions regarding resource utilization and needs. Aptitude for teambuilding and employee engagement.

Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills Results-oriented, process improvement focused. Ability to work cross functionally to achieve outstanding results. Experience using ERP Systems (Oracle preferred)

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