Rail Manufacturing Team Lead – Lean CI

The Timken Company; Honea Path (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Timken Company in Honea Path, SC seeks a capable manufacturing team lead to manage one or more cells, ensuring output and 100% quality. You will drive continuous improvement with standard work, setup optimization, and 5S principles while coordinating with engineering and quality teams.

You will mentor cell members, monitor performance indicators, and ensure adherence to safety and quality systems, reporting progress to supervision and aligning with product goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to Lead, Motivate, and Communicate with all team members.
• Able to stand 100% of work day.
• Requires lifting (up to 40lbs – up to 80% per day) and material handling.
• Demonstrated excellence in related manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate corrective actions and problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to situations with minimum supervision.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing (i.e, 5S, Problem Solving, Standard Work, etc.).
• Associate Degree in technical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more manufacturing cells while maintaining output and 100% quality goals.
• Assist in constructing and tracking appropriate Key Process Indicators relative to the product line goals.
• Focused on Continuous Improvement including standard work, setup and changeover efficiencies and 5S.
• Perform periodic tasks as specified by standard work instructions.
• Certify to perform all operations within the cell including set-ups.
• Relieve / substitute as necessary for cell members to maintain output for cell.
• Train and certify all cell team members.
• Track cell performance indicators and execute cell help-chain as necessary.
• Maintain cell visual management communication boards.
• Lead team members to work safely and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems by use of control plans, SPC, and proper gaging techniques.
• Facilitate a constant flow of communication within team and between shifts.
• Report team progress and individual team member needs to the Department Supervisor.
• Work with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Production Control to understand team objectives and customer requirements.
• Promote a positive team work environment.
• Maintain knowledge of current quality and safety system(s) and other regulatory compliance related to this position.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team motivation

Standing for hours

Lifting 40lbs

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

The Timken Company in Honea Path, SC seeks a capable manufacturing team lead to manage one or more cells, ensuring output and 100% quality. You will drive continuous improvement with standard work, setup optimization, and 5S principles while coordinating with engineering and quality teams.

You will mentor cell members, monitor performance indicators, and ensure adherence to safety and quality systems, reporting progress to supervision and aligning with product goals.