Mechanical Team Leader

CEL - Critical Power•Williamsburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CEL Critical Power is seeking a Mechanical Team Leader to join their rapidly growing US business. This role involves providing 'on-the-ground' leadership to production staff, ensuring output targets, product quality, and safety standards are met. The Team Leader will supervise General Assembly Operators, coordinate workflow, and drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing of low-voltage products. The ideal candidate will be passionate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be eager to develop their skills.

Requirements

Technical Diploma or Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or related field.
+3 years in low-voltage assembly or similar manufacturing environment.
Previous supervisory or team leader experience required.
Strong understanding of mechanical / electrical assembly processes.
Ability to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with ERP systems.
Results-driven with a focus on quality and efficiency.
Strong organizational and planning ability.
Ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end construction of panels up to and including customer FAT and shipping.
Co-ordinate build schedules and designate resources as agreed with the Production Manager.
Identify issues which have the potential to delay critical milestones and suggest improvements.
Ensure production updates are completed accurately and report as required.
Set daily / weekly / monthly objectives and communicate them to the team.
Ensure all project hours are recorded, verify Target V’s Actual and identify discrepancies between both.
Plan and organise overtime to meet planned capacity as required and authorised by Production Manager.
Coordinate with planning and materials teams to ensure component availability.
Measure and maintain a high-quality standard throughout the full production process.
Maintain customer product quality, reporting any defects immediately to the Production and QA Manager.
Identify quality risks, working with peers to implement corrective actions through CEL’s NCR process.
Promote a right-first-time culture across all projects and customers.
Participate in the interview program for new employees.
Assist in the development of new employee training plans.
Assist in the creation and updating of work instructions.
Ensure training of new / existing staff is ongoing and verified as competent.
Monitor and mentor new employees.
Ensure compliance in employees time, attendance and annual leave escalating as required.
Ensure all Health and Safety protocols, including PPE usage and safe work practices.
Ensure all personnel working on or visiting the production floor adhere to CEL policies / procedures.
Where repeated breaches of H&S policies occur, escalate to the Production Manager.
Participate in H&S accident and incident investigations.
Verify safe use of equipment and highlight any issues / defects to the Production Manager.
Maintain the production environment in an audit ready state.
Maintain compliance with ISO standards and company procedures.