Manufacturing Team Lead

Centrotherm Eco Systems, LLC.•Town of Waterford, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Centrotherm is a growing HVAC manufacturer and part of the global Centrotec Industries, committed to sustainability and innovation in building solutions. With a mission to “Never Compromise the Future,” we take a circular approach to developing smarter, greener products for the plumbing, heating, and construction industries. Our North American team is building momentum—launching new products, expanding into new markets, and creating opportunities for growth. If you're looking to be part of a company that’s shaping the future of HVAC with sustainable, intelligent solutions, Centrotherm is the place to grow your career. The Manufacturing Team Lead coordinates day-to-day production for an assigned area/shift, ensuring people, materials, and equipment are organized to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets. This is a first shift position, Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. The role is hands-on, leading by example on the line (plastic welding, routing, cutting, forming) while coaching operators, confirming standard work, and maintaining production flow and 5S.

Requirements

Commitment to workplace safety: Safety-first mindset; reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/vocational training preferred.
3–5 years in a manufacturing/production environment (plastics or fabrication preferred).
1–3 years as a team lead, cell lead, or senior operator directing day-to-day work.
Proficient with basic shop math, measuring tools (calipers, gauges), reading work instructions/drawings.
Working knowledge of MRP/ERP transactions (reviewing work orders, confirmations, inventory moves).
Basic PC skills (Excel, Word, Outlook); barcode scanners/data entry.
Clear communicator—able to give direction, coach peers, and escalate issues constructively.
Problem solver with a bias for action; comfortable in fast-paced, changing priorities.
Customer focus and pride in workmanship; holds self and others accountable to standards.
Work overtime as assigned.
Prolonged periods sitting or standing.
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear.
Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
Required to wear Safety Glasses & Steel/Composite toe shoes while in Warehouse or Manufacturing Areas

Nice To Haves

Forklift/pallet jack experience preferred (or ability to certify).

Responsibilities

Assign work, set priorities, and balance labor across workstations to meet takt/throughput goals.
Communicate safety alerts, quality concerns, schedule changes, and daily targets.
Monitor boards / KPI cells (output, first-pass yield, scrap/rework, downtime) and escalate barriers quickly.
Provide real-time coaching and feedback; model positive, professional conduct.
Champion a zero-incident culture; enforce PPE and lockout/tagout where required.
Conduct point-of-use safety and 5S audits; drive corrective actions and sustainment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
Ensure products are built to work instructions, drawings, and specs; audit critical-to-quality steps.
Perform in-process checks and final verifications; contain nonconforming material and initiate NCRs as needed.
Partner with Quality to implement countermeasures and reinforce standard work.
Build product per work order using approved methods; set up and operate equipment and fixtures safely.
Use the MRP/ERP system to review work orders, record production, backflush/issue components, and confirm transactions are accurate and timely.
Support carton, label, and packaging standards for finished goods.
Train and cross-train team members on plastic fabrication processes (plastic welding, routing, cutting, bending/shaping) and workstation standard work.
Verify competency and sign-offs; refresh training after changes or quality escapes.
Coordinate material availability with Warehouse; minimize line shortages and WIP buildup.
Assist with cycle counts; help investigate variances and implement fixes.
Perform basic preventive care and checks; request maintenance promptly when needed.
Participate in kaizen/CI activities; identify waste, propose improvements, and help implement quick wins.
Contribute to root-cause problem solving (5-Why, fishbone) to reduce defects and downtime.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned; provide vacation/absence coverage for leads.