Team Lead Assembly - Manufacturing

What you’ll do:

Position Overview:

The assembly team leader will be responsible for leading the personnel and production activities of the assembly process, flow and operations; plan and coordinate manufacturing or support schedules to effectively meet customer requirements and company commitments for product/service quality and timeliness, manage unit operations and schedules to ensure the most effective use of personnel, materials, equipment, and other company resources within assigned functional areas, within or below defined production or operational costs. Exhibits commitment to focus on defining processes and disciplined adherence to the Standard Work for Team Leaders. Directs team and communications with other shifts’ Leaders to ensure smooth hand-offs from shift-to-shift.

• Sustain 5S+ standards across all assigned work and storage areas, ensuring material storage complies with EHS guidelines and a safe, organized work environment is maintained.
• Provide leadership and direction to the team, ensuring products are assembled correctly and efficiently in accordance with established assembly procedures and quality requirements.
• Manage and supervise assembly line operations, including work schedules, task assignments, workflow, and varying manpower requirements.
• Maintain and monitor compliance with all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, lift-assist equipment, and team lifting practices.
• Train new team members on assembly procedures, quality requirements, and safety protocols while providing ongoing coaching, training, and support to maintain high performance standards.
• Guide and oversee daily operations, responding effectively to changing production requirements, unusual situations, material shortages, and staffing needs.
• Identify and address assembly line issues using effective problem-solving and root cause analysis, while identifying opportunities for continuous business and process improvement.
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain smooth workflow and efficient production processes.
• Report production metrics and relevant operational information to the Supervisor or Operations Manager.
• Manage overall facility inventory by ensuring inventory transactions, balances, and controls are accurate and maintained.
• Monitor the inventory profile, ensuring excess and obsolete material is identified, approved, and disposed of in a timely manner.
• Safely move materials and products using appropriate lift-assist equipment or team lifting techniques. May lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and push or pull up to 100 lbs with or without accommodation.

Qualifications:

Basic) Qualifications:  

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. 
• 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Relocation is not offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. 
• Eaton does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F‑1 to H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, or I‑485 job portability.

Preferred qualifications: 

• 1 year of leadership experience managing people.
• Prior experience with leadership
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Technical expertise in assembly line operations.