Team Leader

Electro-Methods Inc•South Windsor, CT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Leader serves as the first level of leadership within the Lean flow line at Electro-Methods and is responsible for coordinating the daily activities of a team of cell technicians. The Team Leader’s primary responsibilities are to create, maintain, train, coach, and improve standard work. This role ensures that standardized work is followed and continuously improved while supporting the smooth operation of the production line. The Team Leader plays a critical role in sustaining Lean manufacturing principles by maintaining workflow stability, resolving operational issues, and supporting team development.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership or team coordination experience.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace manufacturing.
Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

Lead Tier 1 daily management meetings.
Own the daily management process, driving SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost).
Coordinate daily activities of assigned production team members.
Ensure production schedules and takt time targets are achieved.
Monitor workflow and adjust assignments to maintain production flow.
Provide hands-on support to operators as needed.
Operate equipment in the cell as necessary to keep product flowing at takt.
Create, train, maintain, and improve standard work processes.
Promote Lean principles, including waste reduction, 6S, and visual management.
Support Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
Respond quickly to production issues or equipment problems.
Assist operators in troubleshooting machining or process issues.
Escalate issues when additional support is required.
Train new employees on safety procedures and standard processes.
Support cross-training and workforce capability development.