Kitting Team Lead

Eaton Corporation•Sumter, SC

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is seeking a Kitting Team Lead to work with the Fabrication Supervisor and manufacturing team to achieve safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity goals. The role provides direction and leadership, promotes teamwork, trains associates, and proactively resolves production needs. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., at an hourly rate of $23.92. The Team Lead supports safe and inclusive work practices, coordinates fulfillment of customer orders, reviews order documentation, oversees workflow and production schedules, and conducts quality checks. The position facilitates training and cross-training, leads Tier 1 meetings and daily Tier board updates, coordinates shift handoffs, and may perform coordinator duties or act as a backup Supervisor. The role requires some independence and decision-making affecting the workgroup, with a focus on assigned goals and internal and external customer needs. The employee regularly works in an environment with noise and frequently encounters dust. Physical tasks include standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling objects, and frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling loads, including up to 35 pounds or more for push/pull tasks. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Sumter; relocation benefits are not offered. Permanent U.S. work authorization without company sponsorship is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 2–3 years of manufacturing or materials processing experience.
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts.
Experience with work instructions, a fork truck, and a measuring tape.
Prior computer experience and competence with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to stand for extended periods; repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting are inherent to the position.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States permanently without company sponsorship.
Ability to multitask and balance demands while achieving goals.
Dependable, self-directed, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively in a diverse environment, independently and in teams across plant and corporate entities.
Ability to learn from past experience, solve problems as unusual circumstances arise, and interface with other departments.
Understanding of DMM, DMM fabricated parts, and the Kanban ordering process.
Ability to deal professionally with internal and external suppliers and manage changing schedules with internal and external customers.
Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous coordinator or team leader experience.
Prior experience with AS400, VISTA, and DMM computer programs.

Responsibilities

Promote a safe, engaged, and inclusive work culture by following policies, using personal protective equipment and equipment properly, and performing and assigning 5S duties.
Work with the supervisor and manufacturing team to ensure customer orders are completed efficiently and on time, prioritizing urgent orders.
Review orders and supporting documents, including drawings, travel documents, and bills of material, and help troubleshoot documentation issues.
Provide clear direction to the department and align team efforts with organizational goals.
Oversee production processes to maintain efficiency, meet schedules and deadlines, and optimize workflow.
Conduct spot checks to maintain quality standards throughout production.
Facilitate associate training and cross-training.
Coordinate with the coordinator and perform coordinator tasks when needed.
Lead Tier 1 meetings, identify continuous improvement opportunities with the team, and update Tier boards daily.
Communicate with other shift leads and/or the supervisor to ensure smooth transitions of tasks and job updates.
Act as a backup Supervisor when needed, maintain continuity in leadership and operations, assist with interviewing candidates for the designated area, and provide associates feedback on productivity and breaks.