Manufacturing Team Leader- 1st Shift (3085)

Nidec Corporation; Lexington (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation in Lexington, TN, is seeking a hands-on manufacturing leader for the second shift. This role entails ensuring compliance with safety protocols, training employees, and facilitating production processes within the department. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of industrial manufacturing experience and demonstrated leadership abilities.

The position offers a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of hands-on industrial manufacturing experience, preferably in rotating equipment applications.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• 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.
• Facilitate proper scanning of work orders in the Oracle Production System.
• Maintain First5 Boards and conduct First5 Meeting.

Skills

Industrial manufacturing experience

Leadership ability

Safety protocols adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Nidec is the world’s No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling “everything that spins and moves”, from miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial, industrial and appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high‑efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.

Job Description

Provide in‑line hands‑on manufacturing leadership within the assigned department by focusing on Safety and Work Station Training with proper Method Sheets/Documentation. Produce required scheduled work within the framework of proper execution in Oracle. Support the Supervisor and give proper guidance in support of production teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work stations meet all Safety, 1+5S and TPM requirements by being actively involved with the assessment of all workstations per Quality and 1+5S guidelines.
• Review all Method Sheets that apply to work performed within the department 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 setting and maintaining high quality standards and striving for continuous improvement.
• Function as a working production team member as needed.
• Maintain First5 Boards and conduct First5 Meeting in the supervisor’s 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Five years of hands‑on industrial manufacturing experience, preferably in rotating equipment applications.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Minimum six months in current position.
• No written corrective actions within the last year.

Additional Job Details

Work Shift Schedule: Second Shift (United States of America).

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive Action: Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affinitive Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their 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.

No Soliciting: Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. Pre‑approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted.