Company: Thern, Inc.
Location: Winona
State: Minnesota
Job Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Compensation: $45K - $60K Annually, depending on experience
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Stable, Long-Term Manufacturing Environment
- Lead from the Floor — Not Behind a Desk
Thern, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Electro-Mechanical Production Team Lead to support and coordinate the daily activities of an electrical assembly team while actively participating in production and assembly work.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with electro-mechanical assembly, electrical controls, panel building, motor controls, or manufacturing leadership experience who enjoys solving problems, supporting teams, and staying involved in the technical side of production.
At Thern, we have over 75 years of experience manufacturing high-quality lifting, pulling, and positioning equipment used across multiple industries worldwide. Our team takes pride in building innovative products while maintaining a strong culture focused on quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do:
Team Leadership & Production Coordination
- Serve as a working team lead supporting the daily efforts of the assembly team
- Spend approximately 10–15% of time on leadership and coordination responsibilities while remaining hands-on in production
- Lead shift startup meetings and coordinate workflow priorities
- Assign daily work based on schedules, skillsets, and production needs
- Support employee training, onboarding, and cross-training efforts
- Serve as the first escalation point for production-related issues
Electrical & Electro-Mechanical Assembly
- Support electrical panel builds, wire harness assembly, and electro-mechanical sub-assemblies
- Interpret and work from:
- Electrical schematics
- Ladder logic diagrams
- Assembly drawings
- Assist with assembly and testing of:
- Specialized motor controls
- Electrical winch motor starters
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Support VFD programming and troubleshooting
Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with Safety, Quality, ISO, and company standards
- Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain communication with leadership regarding schedules, priorities, and production concerns
- Participate in weekly team meetings focused on accountability and process improvement
Administrative & Team Support
- Validate weekly time entries and approve time clock cards
- Coordinate PTO scheduling to maintain operational coverage
- Provide input on employee development and skill assessments
- Escalate personnel concerns to supervisors, plant management, or HR when needed
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in electro-mechanical assembly or manufacturing operations
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Electrical schematics
- Ladder logic diagrams
- Mechanical assembly drawings
- Experience with:
- Electrical panel builds
- Motor controls
- Wire harness assembly
- VFDs (preferred)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and team leadership abilities
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree in electronics, operations, business management, or related field
- Lean manufacturing experience
- Experience leading or mentoring production employees
- Knowledge of ISO and quality standards
Why Join Thern?
- Stable, well-established manufacturing company with 75+ years of industry leadership
- Hands-on leadership role with real impact on operations and production
- Opportunity to work with advanced electro-mechanical systems and controls
- Team-oriented manufacturing culture
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- Diverse and technical manufacturing environment
Work Environment:
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, electrical components, and production operations
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on production schedules
Alternate Titles:
- Electro-Mechanical Team Lead
- Electrical Assembly Lead
- Production Team Lead
- Electrical Production Lead
- Manufacturing Team Lead
- Electrical Controls Technician Lead
- Panel Build Lead
- Electro-Mechanical Assembly Lead
- Electrical Manufacturing Lead
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