Bearings Team Lead: Lean Manufacturing & KPI Coach

US Synthetic; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Synthetic is seeking a Bearings Team Lead in Orem, UT to supervise production cell operators and drive Lean initiatives. You will oversee training, KPI attainment, and daily production boards while coordinating shift start-up and end-of-shift activities.

The role requires Bearings experience with a high school diploma and offers opportunities to lead process improvements, mentor team members, and participate in Kaizen activities. Willingness to work extended hours is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of Bearings experience is required.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Respond to production interruptions dealing with quality, cost, safety, delivery and people.
• Conduct shift start-up/end of shift meetings using production boards.
• Update and manage production boards hourly/daily.
• Facilitate and encourage their team to implement continuous improvement ideas per company standard.
• Create and manage manpower plans, filling in where needed for absent crew members or per production demands.
• Manage training folder: ensure training materials are up to date and train team members accordingly.
• Ensure team members are following training materials through weekly audits.
• Oversee all production on shift.
• Coach and develop all team members and teach Lean principles.
• Track Key Performance Indicators and Lead Indicator Metrics.
• Assign KPI and manage to goals as a cell and factory.
• Follow and update daily Standard Work.
• Perform Safety, 5S and Quality audits weekly.
• Participate in Tier meetings with supervisor daily; participate in KPI meetings.
• Work extra hours and some Saturdays as needed.
• Participate in PDCAs and Kaizens.
• Manage internal inventory levels through Kanban.
• Participate in and conduct monthly one-on-ones.

Skills

Bearings experience

Leadership

Kaizen

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Excel

Minitab

Made2Manage

Job description

US Synthetic is seeking a Bearings Team Lead in Orem, UT to supervise production cell operators and drive Lean initiatives. You will oversee training, KPI attainment, and daily production boards while coordinating shift start-up and end-of-shift activities.

The role requires Bearings experience with a high school diploma and offers opportunities to lead process improvements, mentor team members, and participate in Kaizen activities. Willingness to work extended hours is expected.