Operations Coordinator (Team Lead), 3rd shift

Pentair; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) match starting day one of life

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Caregivers leave

Prescription drug insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pentair is recruiting an Operations Coordinator (Team Lead) for Moorpark, CA, on 3rd shift. You will support line teams, ensure steady production pace, and drive Lean improvements for safety, quality, and cost control.

Responsibilities include training, problem solving, and monitoring metrics like Quality, Delivery, and 5S. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication and the ability to lead a shift successfully.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in production/manufacturing leadership.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Ability to lead a team and solve problems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand 8–12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Set up cells before shift and monitor line start-up.
• Verify adherence to standard work and train the team.
• Ensure full schedule completion and address issues with root-cause analysis.
• Monitor product quality to meet standards and performance levels.
• Apply Lean principles and maintain takt time across operations.
• Fill in for absent team members and perform repairs on line.
• Track production using hour-by-hour charts and Kaizen stations.

Skills

Bilingual

Team leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team meetings

PC literacy

Lean manufacturing

Training others

Physical ability

Stamina

Safety footwear

Tools

Windows

Word

Lotus Notes

Job description

Operations Coordinator (Team Lead), 3rd shift – Moorpark, CA

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for an Operations Coordinator (Team Lead) to join our Moorpark, CA team. You will support team members on the line. Ensure that the line is running at constant pace. Responsible for improving the process through the implementation of the lean principles. Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost control.

You Will

• Ensure proper cell setup before shift and breaks; monitor line start-up.
• Verify adherence to standard work and provide training, tools, and support for team efficiency.
• Ensure full schedule completion and address issues with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor product quality to meet standards and performance levels.
• Apply Lean principles and maintain ability to perform all departmental operations within Takt time.
• Fill in for absent team members and perform in-line and offline repairs.
• Track production using hour-by-hour charts and maintain Kaizen stations.
• Identify and resolve safety and ergonomic issues; lead ergonomic exercises at shift start.
• Train new team members and assign tasks during extended downtime.
• Measure, monitor, and sustain metrics for Quality, Delivery, Cost, and 5S.
• Maintain Kanban quantities and manage performance recognition and correction.
• Serve as Kronos backup for time and attendance; report production and scrap to Shift Leader.
• Maintain first-level Lean data.

Key Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in production/manufacturing leadership
• Bilingual (English/ Spanish) required
• Ability to create a highly effective team environment; lead team problem-solving efforts
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism; strong sense of business ethics
• Experience running team meetings
• PC literacy: Windows, Word, Lotus Notes, etc.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Ability to train other individuals
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the day
• Ability to stand 8 to 12 hours a day
• Steel-toed footwear is required.

Position hours/shifts

• 3rd shift: 10pm – 6:40am (one weekend day required)
• OT required as needed

Compensation

• The hourly pay for this role is $26.00 – $27.00/hour, DOE, plus 8% shift premium while working 3rd shift. Opportunity for a rate increase after you are proficient in certain skills and have fulfilled training. Actual pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Up to 5% 401K match starting day one of employment
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Caregivers leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.