Quality Team Lead - G2

Eaton; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Greenwood, SC seeks a Quality Team Lead - G2 to drive safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves leading a team, coaching staff, and ensuring standard procedures are followed on a daily basis.

Responsibilities include prioritizing production targets, maintaining quality levels, guiding Tier 1 meetings, and utilizing systems like DMM, ENOVIA, Turnback, Change Notice, Vista, and AS400. Must reside within 50 miles of Greenwood, SC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of switchgear assembly manufacturing experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Residence within 50 miles of Greenwood, SC; active-duty military exempt from geographic requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to ensure safety, quality, production, and 5S expectations.
• Maintain high quality within assigned areas and promote a quality culture.
• Train and coach employees to meet production goals and follow standard procedures.
• Deliver daily oversight to align staff with production targets and priorities.
• Lead Tier 1 meetings to communicate goals and results.
• Use systems such as DMM, ENOVIA, Turnback, Change Notice, Vista, and AS400.
• Proactively communicate issues to Supervisor and support timely resolution.
• Lead by example to motivate the team and address conflicts effectively.
• Operate forklifts as needed to support quality function.

Job description

Career Opportunities: Quality Team Lead - G2 (75770)

Requisition ID75770-Posted10/15/2026

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCADdivision is currently seeking aQuality Team Lead - G2.

The rate for this position is $23.77 per hour. The core hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm, and Friday from 7:00 am until 11:00 am.

This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

The Team Lead partners closely with the Supervisor to drive results across key performance metrics, including safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity. The Team Lead provides day-to-day leadership by promoting teamwork, training and coaching employees, supporting problem resolution, and ensuring standards are consistently upheld to enable strong team performance.

• Provide guidance and direction to ensure compliance with safety, quality, production, and 5S expectations.
• Maintain high levels of quality within assigned functional areas and promote a culture of quality.
• Train, instruct, and support employees to meet production goals and follow standard procedures.
• Deliver daily tactical oversight to align employees with production targets and business priorities.
• Lead Tier 1 meetings as needed to communicate goals, progress, and results.
• Utilize and maintain familiarity with systems such as DMM, ENOVIA, Turnback, Change Notice, Vista, and AS400.
• Communicate issues to the Supervisor proactively and support timely resolution.
• Lead by example to motivate the team, foster a positive work environment, and address conflicts effectively.
• Drive a forklift when needed to the essential functions for the quality.

This is the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• 3 years of switchgear assembly manufacturing experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future corporate sponsorship.
• No relocation assistance provided; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Greenwood, SC. Active‑duty military service members are exempt from the geographic requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of leadership experience managing people or team projects.
• South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) or equivalent credential.
• Experience using DMM, ENOVIA, Turnback, and Change Notice systems.

Position Criteria:

• Basic computer proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn and use additional systems, including DMM, ENOVIA, Turnback, Change Notice, Vista, and AS400.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as business needs require.
• Strong verbal and written communication, persuasive abilities, and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and teams in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools, step ladders, and cranes to assemble products and verify quality in a Lean environment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands for handling and feeling.
• Frequently required to stoop, lift, carry, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and push/pull 50 lbs. or more with or without accommodation
• Vision requirements include near and far vision, depth perception, and color discrimination.
• Regular exposure to noise and frequent exposure to dust while performing job duties

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