Production Team Lead - 3rd Shift

MacLean Power Systems; Trenton (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Team Lead for its 3rd shift operations. This role involves coordinating activities, leading a team, and ensuring smooth production processes. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining equipment, and fostering communication between shifts. If you have a passion for leadership and a background in manufacturing, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment committed to quality and safety. Join a team that values collaboration and personal growth while driving operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience driving powered industrial equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead activities in the designated work area.
• Ensure all production records are completed accurately.
• Implement process improvement initiatives as needed.

Skills

Leadership skills

Intermediate verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interpret work instructions

Manual dexterity

Ability to foster teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Powered industrial equipment certification

Job description

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Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Job Summary

Coordinates and leads the activities for designated work area.

Job Duties

• Perform moderately complex tasks related to set-up, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting, including resolving technical and quality issues.
• Assist in operating machinery in the designated department when needed.
• Ensure all necessary production records are completed fully and accurately.
• Assist in maintaining communication between shifts.
• Communicate with other teams and support departments and serve as liaison between team and plant management.
• Assist with data collection and reporting.
• Ensure all workstations stay full of components for building processes.
• Reassign team members due to absences or production needs.
• Inspect materials, final products, and machinery for defects.
• Implement process improvement initiatives as needed.
• Ensure that department output meets organizational expectations.
• Guide the manufacturing/operations team in interpreting existing processes and policies and assist in the development of efficiencies or process improvements.
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately.
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

• Perform work under minimal supervision.
• Handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possess comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter.
• 4 to 6 years of experience, including experience driving powered industrial equipment.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
• Powered industrial equipment certification preferred.

Competencies/Skills

• Ability to interpret work instructions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate mathematical skills.
• Intermediate use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments.
• Manual dexterity.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to foster teamwork.
• Good interpersonal skills.

MacLean Power Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.