Team Lead - Custom Shop

Within Fender Musical Instrument Corporation’s (“FMIC”) global Manufacturing team, we are focused on delivering operational excellence to the business and our customers by promoting collaboration, building trust, and setting high standards.  Our mission is to support and enable the makers who fuel the pursuit of musical expression.  We are currently searching for an exceptional Team Lead – Custom Shop to join our team in Corona, CA.

An American icon, Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence extending beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument, it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

The Team Lead for Custom Shop is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of a group of Team Members under the direction of a Supervisor or Manager. Team Leads are responsible for assisting with meeting quality, production goals and enforce safe work practices. Team Leads will assist in training new/existing employees.  Supplement the production line when required.  Proactively creating an environment where safety/quality standards are a priority. 

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing guidance to team members to sustain high performance, quality, safety and adherence to cycle times.
• Monitor/manage Team metrics to goal - daily
• Develops and/or implements new and improved ways of doing work. Makes suggestions that could improve departmental effectiveness and better accomplish work goals.
• Report to and assist Production Supervisor in resolving discrepancies and production issues. Follow up and correct problems.
• Provide input to Department Manager/Supervisor regarding group performance and activities.
• Maintain SQDC performance and other key metrics related to problem solving projects. Capture operator issues and document, hour by hour chart
• Audit line-side material - Ensure stock levels are within Min/Max levels last two hours of the shift
• Lead team meetings
• Conduct workplace organization checklist (verifies team completes tasks); audits and explains corrective actions to team members
• Ensures safety rules, manufacturing instructions, work rules and other manufacturing guidelines are being followed
• Promotes and creates an environment where Team Members work collaboratively and foster a safe and positive work environment.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Fender operations /manufacturing experience
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English & Spanish preferred
• Proficient writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with little direction/instruction
• Ability to prioritize
• Demonstrated problem solving ability
• Integrity
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to lead others for improved performance
• Demonstrate leadership in and outside of the department in promoting company Values, Code of Conduct and Safety
• Demonstrated job knowledge – a solid understanding of all jobs in department.
• Demonstrates company values always; leads by example

About Fender Musical Instruments: Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel® and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. “Pay scale” means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive.  The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the