Team Lead - 1st Shift (Production Dept.)

Eaton Corporation•South Milwaukee, WI

14h

About The Position

The Team Lead I is responsible to perform, lead and coordinate production work on the shop floor for their designated department. As a Team Lead I, you will: Assist department supervisor in maintaining workflow, assigning work, and instructing other employees. Assure all employees working in the area are fully trained for the task(s) assigned. This training includes Safety, PPE, Production and Process awareness. Where training deficiencies are discovered coordinate with the Dept Supervisor to provide necessary training. Effectively communicate and implement department objectives, priorities, and standards to hourly workforce. Conduct Start of shift Meeting(s) at the start of every shift, emphasizing any special concerns regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost or Takt Time performance. Field questions from the hourly workforce and redirect resources as required to meet changing needs or conditions. Coordinate area work activities with and keep the supervisor informed in all matters. Keep the supervisor fully informed of any issue(s) that poses a risk to successful performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, or meeting production performance. Be knowledgeable in the set-up, adjustment, and operation of all departmental equipment. This includes filling in for operators when needed. Check material availability and expediting shortages with production control, as well as other functions related to the MRP system. Identify training needs within the department and addressing needs through coaching and onboarding employees. Operate forklift as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Minimum 1 years' experience working with Engineering to Order (ETO).
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office products.
Proficiency in SAP ECC/MRP planning and/or purchasing modules.

Responsibilities

Assist department supervisor in maintaining workflow, assigning work, and instructing other employees.
Assure all employees working in the area are fully trained for the task(s) assigned. This training includes Safety, PPE, Production and Process awareness.
Coordinate with the Dept Supervisor to provide necessary training where training deficiencies are discovered.
Effectively communicate and implement department objectives, priorities, and standards to hourly workforce.
Conduct Start of shift Meeting(s) at the start of every shift, emphasizing any special concerns regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost or Takt Time performance.
Field questions from the hourly workforce and redirect resources as required to meet changing needs or conditions.
Coordinate area work activities with and keep the supervisor informed in all matters.
Keep the supervisor fully informed of any issue(s) that poses a risk to successful performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, or meeting production performance.
Be knowledgeable in the set-up, adjustment, and operation of all departmental equipment. This includes filling in for operators when needed.
Check material availability and expediting shortages with production control, as well as other functions related to the MRP system.
Identify training needs within the department and addressing needs through coaching and onboarding employees.
Operate forklift as needed.