Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Team Lead role at Eaton

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Team Lead.

Hourly rate: $21.77 per hour. This rate is a general guideline only; actual compensation may vary based on qualifications and market considerations.

The assembly team leader will be responsible for leading the personnel and production activities of the assembly process, flow and operations; plan and coordinate manufacturing or support schedules to effectively meet customer requirements and company commitments for product/service quality and timeliness, manage unit operations and schedules to ensure the most effective use of personnel, materials, equipment, and other company resources within assigned functional areas, within or below defined production or operational costs.

Exhibits commitment to focus on defining processes and disciplined adherence to the Standard Work for Team Leaders. Directs team and communications with other shifts’ Leaders to ensure smooth hand-offs from shift-to-shift.

• Sustainment of 5S+ in all responsible areas.
• Provide leadership and direction of work for team, ensuring products are assembled correctly and efficiently.
• Maintain and monitor all safety protocols ensuring team is wearing proper PPE.
• Manage and supervise assembly line operations, including scheduling and task assignments.
• Ensure that team members follow defined assembly procedures and comply with quality requirements.
• Train new assembly line workers on procedures and safety protocols.
• Provide ongoing training and support to team members to achieve high standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure all storage areas are to 5S standards. Ensure all material storage is compliant with EHS guidelines.
• Ensure excess & obsolete material is identified, approved and disposed in timely fashion. Responsible for taking actions around Inventory profile.
• Guide and oversee work operations to respond positively to unusual situations, changes, material shortages, and varying manpower requirements.
• Train new team members on procedures and safety protocols.
• Provide ongoing training and support to team members to achieve high standards.
• Address any assembly line issues and implement effective solutions.
• Identify business improvement opportunities and perform root cause analysis to resolve problems.
• Report production metrics to the supervisor or operations manager.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and efficient production processes.
• Responsible for overall inventory management within the facility by ensuring inventory transactions and balances are accurate and controls.
• Use appropriate lift assist or partner lift when moving material/products. May lift and carry up to 40 lbs and push or pull up to 100 lbs.

• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• At least 1 year of leadership experience managing people.
• Prior experience with leadership.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Technical expertise in assembly line operations.

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