Automation & Improvement Team Leader

About Lovepop
Lovepop is on a mission to create one billion magical moments. We combine art x engineering to create the most magical paper art cards & gifts. Featured on Shark Tank in 2015, Lovepop has become one of the top 10 Shark Tank investments with over $300m in lifetime sales ($30m+ annually).
Lovepop consistently ranks in the top Google results for cards online, enjoys 29% national brand awareness in the category, and has helped its customers create over 65 million magical moments (30 million+ units sold).
We live by our four values: engineering, hunger, magic, and connection. The opportunity ahead of us is large, exciting, and meaningful. We seek A+ talent to help us become the #1 online card destination in the US.
About the role
As the Automation & Improvement Team Leader, you are responsible for implementing automation and continuous improvement projects, managing electromechanical technical quality, conducting technical training, overseeing ISO and 5S standards, and coordinating with other departments regarding machinery and tooling for new products.
Accountabilities:
Ensure the implementation of automation and continuous improvement activities.
Execute projects for the design and fabrication of automated machinery, as well as improvement initiatives requested by management and other company departments.
Design and fabricate machines, tools, and jigs for new product models.
Conduct technical training for the team.
Assist in resolving major or urgent machinery breakdowns.
Ensure the department's compliance with ISO standards.
Ensure workplace safety and adherence to 5S standards and company safety regulations.
Coordinate effectively with relevant departments to complete assigned technical and maintenance tasks.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Engineering degree specializing in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering,or Mechanical/Machine Design.
At least 3-5 years of work experience in automation, industrial maintenance, or manufacturing environments.
Proficient in electrical wiring and programming for PLC, SCADA, C/C# and robotics systems.
Proficient in SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD for machine design.
Demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and professional conduct.
Excellent organizational and work management skills.
Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving capabilities.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Proactive mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
Lovepop Values
Engineering: Curiosity to discover how the world works
Hunger: Desire to take on more than is expected
Magic: Delivering unexpected experiences
Connection: Building relationships with each other
Lovepop Operating Philosophies
A+ talent loves working with A+ talent. A+ talent delivers 10x outcomes.Growth mindset. We believe people develop over time, that capability increases through belief and hard work. Most increases in productivity come from leveling up and applying more leverage and focus over time rather than by applying more resources or hours.The team I'm on is more important than the team I lead.
From Patrick
Lencioni's "The Advantage": leaders need to put their working team's objectives ahead of the objectives of the team they themselves lead for an organization to be effective.Executive leadership team commitments: We value our time together, Create a safe space, Get everything on the table, Make clean agreements, Set the standard.