Manufacturing Team Leader- 2nd Shift (3045)

Nidec Motor Corporation•Lexington, TN

11d

About The Position

The Group Leader I is a first-line supervisory role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day performance of a designated team. Working under management direction, this position directs work, monitors performance, enforces safety and quality standards, and supports operational objectives within an assigned area. The role focuses on people leadership, operational oversight, and communication rather than hands-on production work. Success is measured through productivity, safe operations, quality outcomes, and effective team management. The role coordinates team activities, reinforces performance expectations, and addresses routine employee and operational issues. It plans and assigns daily work, monitors workflow and staffing, communicates priorities, tracks operational results, and supports continuous improvement. The Group Leader provides day-to-day direction to a small-to-mid-sized team and contributes input to decisions about hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and rewards. The posting lists the work shift schedule as First Shift (United States of America), despite the “2nd Shift” wording in the job title.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Typically requires 3–5 years of experience in a relevant operational, manufacturing, or service environment.
Working knowledge of operational processes in the assigned area.
Ability to supervise, evaluate, and direct employee performance.
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Solid understanding of safety, quality, and operational standards.
Basic conflict-resolution and problem-solving capability.
Ability to balance operational demands with people-leadership responsibilities.
Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
Typically has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional certification and 3 years of prior relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience providing work direction, training, or supervisory oversight is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision to assigned employees, including assigning work, guidance, and oversight.
Monitor employee productivity, attendance, and adherence to work standards.
Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance guidance.
Support onboarding, training, and team members’ skill development.
Document and escalate performance, attendance, or conduct issues in accordance with policy.
Plan, assign, and coordinate daily work to meet production or service requirements.
Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and workload balance.
Identify operational issues, delays, or resource constraints and take corrective action.
Coordinate with other supervisors and departments to support continuity of operations.
Enforce safety rules, PPE requirements, and site procedures, and promote a strong safety culture.
Ensure adherence to quality standards, procedures, and standard work.
Address safety or quality incidents promptly and ensure proper documentation.
Communicate priorities, expectations, and updates to team members, serving as the primary communication link between employees and management.
Track and report operational metrics, daily results, and issues.
Participate in shift meetings, production reviews, and coordination discussions.
Support continuous improvement, lean, and efficiency initiatives; identify opportunities to improve workflow, safety, or team effectiveness.
Reinforce professional conduct, accountability, and performance expectations through consistent, fair leadership and follow-through.
Lead, direct, and review team members’ work to accomplish operational plans and results.
Provide input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and rewards decisions for direct reports.