Wax Department Lead (Eastlake, OH)

Wax Department Lead

If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the right fit for you! Join a results-oriented workplace that strives for success through innovation, collaboration, and teamwork.

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) Eastlake is an investment casting foundry that specializes in complex aerospace & gas turbine components.

With a stable business model and competitive compensation & benefits, CPP is a great option to consider as you look to make your next career move.

For more information, please visit www.cppcorp.com

What we Offer:


* Weekly Pay for Hourly Employees


* Comprehensive Benefit Plans


* 401k with Company Match


* Quarterly Bonus Opportunity


* Emphasis on Employee Engagement


* Paid Holidays and Vacation Time


* Tuition Reimbursement


* Opportunities for Advancement

Position Overview:

The Wax Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the Wax department to ensure production efficiency, product quality, and adherence to safety and company standards.

This role serves as a working lead, providing hands-on support while coordinating team activities, monitoring workflow, and acting as a liaison between production staff and management.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Operations Oversight


* Coordinate and prioritize daily work assignments for Wax personnel to meet production schedules.


* Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and equipment usage to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.


* Ensure all wax patterns and assemblies meet quality specifications and customer requirements.


* Troubleshoot production issues and escalate complex concerns to supervisors or engineering as needed.

Quality Assurance


* Enforce adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.


* Conduct in-process inspections and ensure defects are identified, documented, and addressed promptly.


* Collaborate with the wax supervisor and process engineering to address audit findings.


* Support continuous improvement initiatives related to scrap reduction and process optimization.

Team Leadership & Development


* Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and support to Wax team members.


* Responsible for training new hires and cross-training existing employees.


* Promote a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment aligned with company values.


* Communicate performance expectations clearly and consistently.

Safety & Compliance


* Ensure compliance with all safety policies, OSHA standards, and PPE requirements.


* Lead by example in maintaining a safe and organized work environment (6S principles).


* Report and document safety incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly.

Administrative & HR Collaboration


* Communicate employee relations matters, performance concerns and any problems to ...