Team Lead - Presses (1st shift)

Eaton Corporation•Reno, NV

11d•$32•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton is looking for a Team Lead to support the 1st shift Production Team within its manufacturing facility. As a Team Lead on our 1st Shift Production Team, you'll play a key role in driving safety, quality, and operational excellence while leading by example on the manufacturing floor. This hands-on leadership position offers the opportunity to develop people, solve problems, and make a direct impact on production success every day.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma, GED, or technical equivalent from an accredited institution required.
Minimum of one (1) year of previous lead production experience in a manufacturing or logistics setting.
Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience, including 3+ years operating mechanical power presses.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to build positive team relationships; bilingual Spanish is a plus.
Proven ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and coordinate resources in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, safety requirements, and production documentation, including work orders and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Strong commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, as needed to support business demands.
Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of production operators while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory (SQDCI) performance.
Coordinate staffing, materials, and workflow to ensure production goals are achieved efficiently.
Train team members and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and safety requirements.
Conduct quality inspections, identify issues, and partner with operations and quality teams to implement solutions.
Utilize SAP and other production systems to support inventory accuracy and operational performance.
Lead shift communications and ensure smooth transitions between production teams.
Support 5S initiatives and maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work environment.
Troubleshoot production challenges and help implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
Work closely with supervisors and cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations and business objectives.