Production Team Lead- 3rd Shift

Siemens; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Wendell, NC is seeking a Team Lead for the Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Production Team on the 3rd shift. You will train on the 1st shift initially and oversee manufacturing activities at the Wendell plant, reporting to the Production Manager.

Shift Hours: 11:30PM-7:00AM. Hourly Rate: $24.79 + $1.50 Shift Differential. Requires 5+ years in manufacturing, SAP knowledge, and ability to lift 50 lbs. This is a full-time position in Smart Infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of operations, material flow, and SAP transactions.
• Basic proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Experience in training programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and handle heavy materials.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Empowers the team, coordinates employees to fulfill work schedules, and serves as backup for the Production Manager.
• Oversees cross-training, maintains the training matrix, and ensures tool calibration is current.
• Demonstrates time management, prioritizes tasks, and ensures adherence to Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety policies.
• Conducts SAP transactions throughout production, updates reports and metrics, and accesses production documentation.
• Identifies and reports production issues, collaborates with other departments to resolve them, and supports continuous improvement.
• Applies Lean principles such as 5S/6S, 8 Wastes, VSM, Kaizens, and Standard Work, and maintains clean, safe work areas.

Skills

English proficiency

Training experience

Team coordination

Lean principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Family: Electrification & Automation

Req ID: 517958

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrive is if our people are thriving. That's why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Transform the everyday with us

The Electrification & Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels. We provide reliable power distribution grids of today while investing in our Future Grids portfolio to create the power distribution grid of the future.

We are looking for a Team Lead for our GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) Production Team on the 3rd shift. This position will be based in Wendell, NC.

Please Note: You will train on the 1st shift for a period of time, at the manager’s discretion, before moving over to the 3rd shift.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Team Lead I will lead the manufacturing activities as assigned at the Siemens plant in Wendell, NC

Shift Hours: 11:30PM- 7:00AM

Hourly Rate: $24.79 + $1.50 Shift Differential

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years’ work experience in manufacturing environment
• Knowledge on all operations in the area, material flow and SAP transactions
• Basic proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Experience in training programs
• Must be able to use Microsoft office
• Reach, grasp, lift 50 lbs, and push/pull/slide heavy material and make coordinated movements of the hands and arms to grasp and move objects.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment within the United States without the need for current or future employer - sponsored work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Degree/GED
• + +5S/6S
• + +Problem solving (A3, 8D, etc)

You’ll make an impact by:

• Empowers the team, coordinates employees to fulfill work schedules, and serves as backup for the Production Manager, performing additional duties as directed.
• Oversees cross-training per Production Manager’s direction, maintains the training matrix, and ensures tool calibration is completed and current.
• Demonstrates excellent time management, prioritizes tasks effectively, and ensures team adherence to Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety policies.
• Conducts SAP transactions throughout the production process, updates reports and metrics, and uses computer systems to access production-related documentation.
• Identifies and reports production issues, proactively collaborates with other departments to resolve them, and supports continuous improvement efforts.
• Applies Lean principles such as 5S/6S, 8 Wastes, VSM, Kaizens, and Standard Work, and actively participates in maintaining clean, safe work areas.

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

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$24.79 $1.50

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Manufacturing