Team Lead

The Team Lead provides daily leadership and first-line support to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role supports the supervisor by coordinating workflow, resolving issues in real time, reinforcing standardized work, driving continuous improvement, and developing team capability. The Team Lead may perform production tasks, training, or lead the team in the supervisor’s absence. Shift: 1st shift - 6:00 am-2:30 pm M-F with week day and weekend overtime as needed Key Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safety rules, PPE use, and ergonomic best practices. Act as a Safety Champion; respond to and address safety issues and Andon calls.
• Support 5S, workplace organization, and safe behaviors through daily coaching and audits.
• Provide first-line support for operators; respond quickly to abnormalities and workflow disruptions.
• Organize and prioritize jobs to meet takt time, throughput, and production/warehouse goals.
• Cover absences/breaks and perform team jobs when needed. Coordinate job rotation to build flexibility and reduce strain.
• Audit and coach adherence to standardized work; address issues immediately.
• Ensure materials, tools, diagrams, and instructions are available and accurate.
• Verify product and process quality; stop defects and support root-cause analysis.
• Respond to Andon for safety, quality, and delivery issues; stabilize and escalate as needed.
• Lead real-time containment and verification (Built-In Quality).
• Support Kaizen, SPS initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in SIM meetings and daily huddles.
• Train team members; maintain skills matrices and required certifications.
• Communicate work instructions clearly and provide coaching and feedback.
• Share production needs, metrics, and barriers with supervisors and next-shift leaders.
• Use required systems (SAP, LDS, DiSS, Microsoft Office, BOMs, ship list, etc.).
• Collaborate with other departments

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior leadership or team lead experience a plus
• Ability to read/interpret diagrams, schedules, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with SPS, 5S, PDCA, and continuous improvement tools preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, LDS, DiSS, Microsoft Office. (Candidates will be required to pass a digital acumen assessment as part of the interview process which will include SAP, Excel, LDS, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Standing, squatting, overhead reaching, pushing/pulling, and climbing ladders throughout shift.
• Ability to lift 22 lbs repetitively or 26 lbs occasionally.
• May operate PITs, forklifts, TSP, or water spiders depending on department.
• Flexibility with work hours to support production needs, including weekday and/or weekend overtime.

Notes This job description outlines essential duties and requirements. Responsibilities may change based on business needs, and additional duties may be assigned. What's in it for me?

• Career growth opportunities within a stable manufacturing environment
• Collaborative team culture that values your input and expertise
• Hands-on work where you see the direct impact of your contributions
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

Bring your skills to a team that's ready to support your success — apply now! At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker. For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 23.00 to 34.50 per year. In addition, this position is eligible for overtime pay and may also include premium pay or differentials, depending on location. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
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• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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