Team Leader

Team Leader Scope: This position is essentially a shift supervisor, without Performance Management responsibility. However, input on employee performance management issues is part of the position's responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Providing leadership and support for the operations team; assuring workplace safety; assuring adherence to quality requirements, attaining shift schedule production goals, and facilitating efficient operations. Shift Information 1st shift position: Regular work hours from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Overtime as needed. 2nd shift position: Regular work hours from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Overtime as needed. Essential Responsibilities Safety Promote a safe work environment by engaging team members in creating and sustaining a 5S workplace. Ensure EHS policies and procedures are followed consistently. Motivate team members to be involved in safety initiatives. Quality Ensure employees and resources produce and deliver quality parts in an efficient manner to the next process and customer. Delivery Lead the team in problem‑solving manufacturing issues to ensure on‑time, correct, and complete delivery. Productivity Lead the team in problem‑solving manufacturing issues to ensure shift schedule attainment. Coordinate machine repair and preventive maintenance with shift maintenance technicians. Ensure all jobs are performed on shift either by delegation or self‑involvement. Teamwork Develop and maintain a strong team through leading by example, training, and communicating expectations. Maintain the Training Matrix to identify and address training needs of shift associates. Cost Lead PDCA meetings to engage the team in eliminating waste in their processes. Employee Engagement Ensure strong communication between employees, shifts, and plant leaders. Maintain employee schedules, track attendance, schedule vacations, and review time cards (audited by Group Leader). Provide input to Group Leader for performance reviews, disciplinary actions, corrective actions, and opportunities for improvement. Minimum Requirements Must have successfully completed Timken Manufacturing Operating System (TMOS) training (formerly called Lean Leader Academy) or commit to enrolling and completing the next TMOS offering. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Word and Excel, and SAP. Experience and skill in manufacturing operations. High school diploma or GED. This position may require access to United States export‑controlled technical data (“CTD”) and hardware under the Departments of U.S. State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). Eligible candidates are U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees, or others eligible to receive U.S. export license authorizations. The candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred Qualifications Associate's degree. Experience in production planning, flow, and lean manufacturing principles. What We Offer Competitive pay. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance. Benefits start on the first day of employment. Opportunities for career advancement. Supportive and team‑oriented work environment. All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr