Production Team Lead - 3rd Shift

MacLean Power Systems; Trenton (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Trenton, TN, is seeking a dedicated individual to coordinate and lead activities in their designated work area. The role involves performing complex tasks related to equipment maintenance and ensuring production standards are met. Candidates should have 4 to 6 years of experience and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience, including driving powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to interpret work instructions and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to set-up, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Communicate with teams and assist with data collection and reporting.
• Guide the manufacturing team in process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Powered industrial equipment certification

Job description

Trenton, TN, Trenton, Tennessee, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM

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 designated department when needed.
• Ensure all necessary production records are completed fully and accurately.
• 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 expectation.
• 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
• 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.
• Ability to foster teamwork.
• Good interpersonal skills

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.

Trenton, TN, Trenton, Tennessee, United States of America