Manufacturing Team Leader- 2nd/3115

Nidec Motor Corporation•Lexington, TN

About The Position

Provide hands-on manufacturing leadership within an assigned department, focusing on safety and workstation training using proper Method Sheets and documentation. Produce scheduled work through proper execution in Oracle, support the Supervisor, and provide guidance to production teams. The role also functions as a working production team member as needed and helps maintain safe, productive, high-quality operations and continuous improvement. Nidec manufactures motors and related products for industrial and commercial applications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Five years of hands-on industrial manufacturing experience; rotating equipment applications are preferred.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
At least six months in the current position.
No written corrective actions within the last year.

Nice To Haves

Experience in rotating equipment applications.

Responsibilities

Ensure workstations meet Safety, 1+5S, and TPM requirements by actively participating in workstation assessments under Quality and 1+5S guidelines.
Review applicable Method Sheets and facilitate employee training according to Method Sheets and training procedures, in coordination with HR.
Facilitate proper scanning of work orders in the Oracle Production System to support accurate production reporting and inventory.
Ensure rework tickets are completed and submitted to the appropriate department.
Set a positive, proactive work ethic and encourage a safe, productive work environment, high quality standards, and continuous improvement.
Work as a production team member when needed.
Maintain First5 Boards and conduct First5 Meetings in the Supervisor’s absence.
Help maintain lean enterprise initiatives and meet 1+5S, TPM, and VSM requirements.
Sign off on completed department outbound production before it moves to the next production level.
Support the Supervisor and provide guidance to production teams.