Team Lead

Eaton Corporation•Sumter, SC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Team Lead. The Team Leader role involves working with the Fabrication Supervisor to drive results on key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity. This role provides leadership by promoting teamwork, training others, and providing proactive resolution to production needs. The position requires contributing to a safe, engaged, and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment, and performing and assigning 5S duties. The Team Lead will work directly with the supervisor and manufacturing team to ensure customer orders are executed in a timely and efficient manner, prioritizing the most urgent orders. Responsibilities include reviewing orders and associated documentation (drawings, travel documents, bills of material) to ensure the team has the appropriate information and to assist with troubleshooting order documentation problems. The role demands providing clear direction and guidance to the department, aligning team efforts with organizational goals, and overseeing production processes for efficiency and adherence to schedules. The Team Lead will conduct spot checks to ensure quality standards, facilitate training and cross-training for associates, and be able to complete coordinator tasks if needed. Additionally, the Team Lead will lead Tier 1 meetings, work with the team on continuous improvement opportunities, make daily updates to Tier boards, and communicate with other shifts to ensure smooth transitions. The Team Lead will also act as a back-up Supervisor when needed, assist in interviewing candidates, and provide feedback to associates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required from an accredited institution
Minimum of 2-3 years of manufacturing or materials processing experience required.
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts.
Experience using various tools, including: Work Instructions, fork truck and measuring tape.
Prior work experience using a computer, including competence in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, and Excel) required.
Incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting are inherent to this position.
No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Sumter (50 miles) will be considered for this position.
Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without company sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Previous coordinator/team leader experience is strongly preferred.
Prior experience with AS400, VISTA, and DMM computer programs.

Responsibilities

Contribute to a safe, engaged, and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment, and performing and assigning 5S duties.
Work directly with the supervisor and manufacturing team to ensure that customer orders are executed in a timely and efficient manner and that the most urgent orders are fulfilled first.
Review orders and associated documentation (drawings, travel documents, bills of material) as needed to ensure the team has the appropriate information to complete the job and to assist with troubleshooting problems with the order documentation.
Provide clear direction and guidance to the department, aligning team efforts with organizational goals.
Oversee production processes to ensure efficiency and adherence to schedules to meet deadlines and optimize workflow.
Conduct spot checks to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the production process.
Facilitate training and cross-training for associates to enhance knowledge and versatility.
Complete coordinator tasks if needed.
Lead Tier 1 meetings, work with the team to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and make daily updates to Tier boards.
Communicate with other shifts leads and/or supervisor to ensure a smooth transition of tasks and job updates.
Act as a back-up Supervisor if needed, ensuring continuity in leadership and operations, assisting in interviewing candidates for your designated area, and providing feedback to associates regarding productivity, breaks, etc.