Manufacturing Team Leader- 2nd Shift (3045)

Nidec Motor Corporation; Lexington (TN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec is seeking a Group Leader I to supervise a frontline team and ensure daily operations meet safety, quality, and productivity goals. The role emphasizes people leadership, performance monitoring, and effective communication rather than hands-on production work.

You will coordinate daily work, coach staff, enforce site procedures, and report metrics to management. Typically requires 3–5 years in ops with a high school diploma and strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 3–5 years in relevant ops or manufacturing environments.
• Experience directing work, training, or supervision preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to assigned employees, including work assignment and oversight.
• Monitor productivity, attendance, and adherence to work standards.
• Coach, give feedback, and guide performance.
• Support onboarding, training, and skill development.
• Document and address performance, attendance, or conduct issues.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate daily work to meet requirements.
• Enforce safety rules, PPE, and site procedures.
• Track and report operational metrics and daily results.
• Participate in shift meetings and production reviews.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Safety & quality awareness

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Documentation & reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Group LeaderI is a first‑line supervisory role responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day performance of a designated team. This position has formal responsibility for directing work, monitoring performance, enforcing safety and quality standards, and supporting operational objectives within an assigned area. Working under management direction, the Group LeaderI ensures work is completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with established standards while providing consistent leadership and accountability for assigned employees.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Group LeaderI functions as a front‑line supervisor, accountable for coordinating team activities, reinforcing performance expectations, and addressing routine employee and operational issues. The role emphasis people leadership, operational oversight, and communication rather than hands‑on production work. Success is demonstrated through maintained productivity, safe operations, quality outcomes, and effective team management.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervisory & People Leadership

  Provide direct supervision to assigned employees, including work assignment, guidance, and oversight

  Monitor employee productivity, attendance, and adherence to work standards

  Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance guidance

  Support onboarding, training, and skill development of team members

  Document and escape performance, attendance, or conduct issues in accordance with policy

• Operational Oversight & Execution

  Plan, assign, and coordinate daily work to meet production or service requirements

  Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and workload balance

  Identify operational issues, delays, or resource constraints and take corrective action

  Coordinate with other supervisors and departments to support continuity of operations

• Safety, Quality & Compliance Leadership

  Enforce all safety rules, PPE requirements, and site procedures

  Promote and sustain a strong safety culture within the team

  Ensure adherence to quality standards, procedures, and standard work

  Address safety or quality incidents promptly and ensure proper documentation

• Communication & Reporting

  Communicate priorities, expectations, and updates clearly to team members

  Act as the primary communication link between employees and management

  Track and report operational metrics, daily results, and issues

  Participate in shift meetings, production reviews, and coordination discussions

• Continuous Improvement & Leadership Expectations

  Support continuous improvement, lean, or efficiency initiatives

  Identify opportunities to improve workflow, safety, or team effectiveness

  Reinforce professional conduct, accountability, and performance expectations

  Demonstrate leadership presence through consistency, fairness, and follow‑through

Qualifications

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. Typically requires 3–5 years of experience in a relevant operational, manufacturing, or service environment. Prior experience providing work direction, training, or supervisory oversight preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of operational processes in the assigned area
• Ability to supervise, evaluate, and direct employee performance
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of safety, quality, and operational standards
• Basic conflict resolution and problem‑solving capability
• Ability to balance operational demands with people leadership responsibilities
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and accountability

Additional Job Details

Management – M1

• Organizational Impact
  • Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with direct and indirect impact on departmental or job-family results
  • Plans and establishes operational plans and day‑to‑day objectives for a team of entry level professionals and/or skilled support employees
  • Assigns tasks to a team to achieve operational targets, service standards, etc.
• Communication & Influence
  • Communicates with parties typically within own department or job family, and may communicate with parties external to the department which may include clients or partners depending upon the job area
  • Explains policies, practices and procedures of the area of responsibility to others within the team
  • Sometimes requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies, practices and procedures
• Innovation & Complexity
  • Responsible for making minor to moderate improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of job area
  • Problems may be difficult but not complex. Problems typically impacts the department and/or job-family group.
  • Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experience and analysis of issues
• Leadership & Talent Management
  • Manages a small to mid‑sized team consisting of three or more entry level professionals or skilled support employees
  • Leads, directs and reviews the work of team members in order to accomplish operational plans and results
  • Provides day‑to‑day work direction for team, focused on maintaining steady workflow and productivity and resolving operational decisions
  • Provides primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance and rewards decisions for direct reports
• Knowledge & Experience
  • Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution. Typically requires broad job knowledge of technical or operational practices within assigned discipline
  • Typically has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional certification and 3 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative 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. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre‑approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

Nidec has worked its way up to become the world's No.1 manufacturer of small precision motors. In the process, Nidec has gradually expanded its product lineup to include a variety of small to large motors, application products for machinery, and electronic and optical components. At present, its products are used in a wide range of fields and devices including information and telecommunications equipment, office equipment, home appliances, automobiles, industrial equipment, and environmental energy. "For Everything that Spins and Moves", the Group is creating next‑generation drive technologies to meet the needs of the society.