Steel Shop Team Lead (2nd Shift)

Eaton; Williamsburg (AL); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Educational assistance

Wellness reimbursement

Parental leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division in Williamsburg, VA seeks a Steel Shop Team Lead (2nd shift) to supervise production, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement.

You will coordinate with supervision, manage orders, review drawings and BOMs, lead Tier 1 meetings, and mentor associates while maintaining quality and on-time delivery. Hours 2:00 PM–10:30 PM; pay $32–$34/hr; benefits begin day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years of manufacturing or materials processing experience.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Experience using work instructions, forklift, and measuring tape.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift/bend as needed.
• No relocation; must reside within Williamsburg VA area; eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Steel Shop team on second shift and ensure safe, efficient production.
• Coordinate with supervisor and manufacturing teams to meet customer orders on time.
• Review orders, drawings, travel docs, and BOM to support the team.
• Provide clear direction and align team efforts with goals.
• Oversee production schedules and optimize workflow.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to ensure material availability.
• Conduct spot checks to maintain quality standards.
• Facilitate training and cross-training for associates.
• Lead Tier 1 daily updates and improve Tier boards.
• Review steel inventory and plan jobs with other shifts.
• Back-up supervisor when needed and assist in interviewing candidates.

Skills

Lean manufacturing concepts

Communication skills

Multi-tasking ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift (fork truck)

Measuring tape

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Steel Shop Team Lead (2nd Shift). At our Eaton facility in Williamsburg, VA.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• 10 Paid holidays
• Paid Bi-Weekly
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

The hourly rate for this position is $32-$34 per hour per hour. The core hours are 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM.

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:

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Steel Shop Team Lead (2nd Shift).

Hours of work: 2:00PM – 10:30PM

In this function you will:

• Foster a safe, engaged, and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment, and performing and assigning 5S duties.
• Work directly with the supervisor and manufacturing team(s) to ensure customer orders are executed in a timely and efficient manner and the most urgent orders are fulfilled first.
• Review orders and associated documentation (drawings, travel documents, bills of material) as needed to ensure the team has the appropriate information to complete the job and to assist with troubleshooting problems with the order documentation.
• Provide clear direction and guidance to the department, aligning team efforts with organizational goals.
• Oversee production processes to ensure efficiency and adherence to schedules to meet deadlines and optimize workflow.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain team to ensure that adequate raw materials and supplies are available for the team.
• Conduct spot checks to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the production process.
• Facilitate training and cross-training for associates to enhance knowledge and versatility.
• Lead Tier 1 meetings, work with the team to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and make daily updates to Tier boards.
• Review steel inventory and plan jobs in conjunction with other production shifts.
• Communicate with other shifts leads and/or supervisors to ensure a smooth transition of tasks and job updates.
• Serve as a back‑up Supervisor if needed, ensuring continuity in leadership and operations, assisting in interviewing candidates for your designated area, and providing feedback to associates regarding productivity, breaks, etc.
• Perform other duties as required.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2-3 years of manufacturing or materials processing experience required.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Experience using various tools, including work instructions, fork truck and measuring tape.
• Prior work experience using a computer, including competence in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, and Excel) required.
• Incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting are inherent to this position.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Williamsburg VA Loc (50 miles) will be considered for this position.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous coordinator/team leader experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with computer programs.

Skills:

Position Criteria:

• Must be able to multi-task and balance various demands while achieving goals
• Dependable and self‑directed
• Effective interpersonal & communication (written & verbal) skills
• Must demonstrate a collaborative style and work effectively in a diverse environment
• Must be able to learn from past experiences and apply learning to current situations
• Must be a self‑starter capable of working with minimum supervision and capable of solving various problems as unusual circumstances arise through interfacing with other departments
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of DMM, DMM Fabricated parts/ Kanban ordering process
• Ability to deal with both internal and external suppliers in a professional manner
• Ability to work with both internal and external customers in managing changing schedules
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in teams across plant and corporate entities
• Self‑motivated and results oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Willingness to participate in training opportunities

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