Production Team Leader; Segment ; Aerospace
Job in
Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06497, USA
Listed on 2026-07-05
Listing for:
Schaeffler AG
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-05
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Industrial Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our Offering
* Competitive wages - starting rate: $34.50; top rate: $40.69 per hour + shift premiums);
* Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire;
* Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached;
* Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales;
* Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation;
* An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance);
* Employee Discount programs are available for all employees;
* Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas;
* This posting is for an existing vacancy;
* AI is not used to review our applicants.
Your
Key Responsibilities
* Monitors and evaluates KPI goals for the work area.
* Uses an effective compelling dashboard as a means of feedback on KPI's.
* Reports KPI's to management during the daily walks
* Actively communicate the goals to the team
* Coordinates actions with Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, Human Resources to maintain production.
* Responsible for shift-to-shift communication and knowledge transfer regarding priority items, down time etc.
* Facilitates use of MOVE tools by the team including conducting layered audits to verify employees are following SOP's / Work Procedures
* Responsible for maintaining a skilled work group.
* Trains new employees using approved training model / material.
* Trains current employees related to refresher training/new procedures/new equipment etc.
* Evaluation of employees - Provides feedback to PV for employee evaluation purposes.
* Maintains training records of employees and insuring certifications are current.
* Works in operator capacity to facilitate training of less experienced associates and to cover emergencies.
* Responsible for change overs, machine set ups and trouble shooting and machine repair.
* Promotion of a safe work environment and promoting safe work habits in all employees
* Monitors that all employee's safety certification records are current.
* Support PL to ensure all employees receive all required safety training.
* Maintain safety trainings that are relevant for your role and area of work i.e., respirator fit training, crane certification, forklift training etc.
* Your Qualifications
* Technical degree preferred but not required.
* Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience including prior leadership
* Has advanced technical skills and can perform change over, machine set ups and trouble shooting and machine repair.
* Good knowledge of production processes, measurement and inspection procedures, production planning and control, MS-Office and SAP
* Ability to manage and lead a team.
* Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
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