Manufacturing Team Leader- 1st Shift (3085)

Nidec Motor Corporation; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Lexington, Tennessee, is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader for the 1st shift. The role involves leading a production team, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and active employee training on operational procedures. Candidates should have at least 5 years of industrial manufacturing experience and demonstrated leadership skills. This position demands a proactive approach to foster a safe and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on industrial manufacturing experience, preferably in rotating equipment applications.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to influence team members.
• Six months in current position with no written corrective actions within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work stations meet all Safety, 1+5S and TPM requirements.
• Review all Method Sheets and facilitate training of all employees.
• Facilitate scanning of work orders in the Oracle Production System.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Safety compliance

Oracle Production System

Education

High School Diploma / GED Equivalent

Job description

Manufacturing Team Leader - 1st Shift (3085)

Job Summary

Command in a manufacturing environment on the 1st shift. Lead a production team, ensure safety, 5S, TPM compliance, and proper scheduling in Oracle. Actively train employees on method sheets and support production processes.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED Equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on industrial manufacturing experience, preferably in rotating equipment applications.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to influence team members.
• Six months in current position with no written corrective actions within the last year.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure work stations meet all Safety, 1+5S and TPM requirements.
• Review all Method Sheets that apply to work performed and facilitate training of all employees per proper Method Sheets and Training Procedures with HR.
• Facilitate proper scanning of work orders within the Oracle Production System to ensure accurate production reporting and inventory; ensure all rework tickets are filled out and turned in to the proper department.
• Influence team members by displaying a positive proactive work ethic that sets the standards for maintaining a safe, productive work environment while maintaining high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement.
• Act as a working production team member as needed.
• Maintain First5 Boards and conduct First5 Meeting in supervisors absence.
• Facilitate and help maintain all lean enterprise initiatives, 1+5S, TPM and VSM requirements.
• Prior to movement to the next level of production, sign off on all completed department outbound production.

Additional Job Details

Work Shift Schedule: 2nd Shift (United States of America)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your EEO rights, please visit the provided website.

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies. Pre‑approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted.