Team Lead

Schneider Electric; Seneca, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Seneca, SC, is seeking a Team Lead to provide daily leadership, support to the supervisor, and ensure safe, efficient production. You will coordinate workflow, address issues in real time, and train team members in standard work and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and familiarity with SAP, LDS, DiSS, and MS Office tools. Shift is 1st (6:00 am–2:30 pm) with overtime as needed; flexible to support production needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Leadership or team-lead experience preferred.
• Ability to read/interpret diagrams, schedules, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with SPS, 5S, PDCA, and continuous improvement tools preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, LDS, DiSS, and Microsoft Office; pass a digital acumen assessment during interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership and first-line support to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
• Coordinate workflow, resolve real-time issues, reinforce standardized work, and drive continuous improvement.
• Perform production tasks, training, or lead the team in the supervisor's absence.
• Promote and enforce safety rules, PPE use, and ergonomic practices.
• Respond to Andon calls and stabilize containment; support root-cause analysis.
• Coach adherence to standardized work and conduct daily audits.
• Train team members and maintain skills matrices and certifications.
• Communicate work instructions clearly and provide coaching and feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Coaching

Problem-solving

Communication

SAP

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

LDS

DiSS

MS Office

Job description

The Team Lead provides daily leadership and first-line support to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role supports the supervisor by coordinating workflow, resolving issues in real time, reinforcing standardized work, driving continuous improvement, and developing team capability. The Team Lead may perform production tasks, training, or lead the team in the supervisor’s absence.

Shift: 1st shift - 6:00 am-2:30 pm M-F with week day and weekend overtime as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safety rules, PPE use, and ergonomic best practices.
• Act as a Safety Champion; respond to and address safety issues and Andon calls.
• Support 5S, workplace organization, and safe behaviors through daily coaching and audits.
• Provide first-line support for operators; respond quickly to abnormalities and workflow disruptions.
• Organize and prioritize jobs to meet takt time, throughput, and production/warehouse goals.
• Cover absences/breaks and perform team jobs when needed.
• Coordinate job rotation to build flexibility and reduce strain.
• Audit and coach adherence to standardized work; address issues immediately.
• Ensure materials, tools, diagrams, and instructions are available and accurate.
• Verify product and process quality; stop defects and support root-cause analysis.
• Respond to Andon for safety, quality, and delivery issues; stabilize and elevate as needed.
• Lead real‑time containment and verification (Built‑In Quality).
• Support Kaizen, SPS initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in SIM meetings and daily huddles.
• Train team members; maintain skills matrices and required certifications.
• Communicate work instructions clearly and provide coaching and feedback.
• Share production needs, metrics, and barriers with supervisors and next‑shift leaders.
• Use required systems (SAP, LDS, DiSS, Microsoft Office, BOMs, ship list, etc.).
• Collaborate with other departments

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior leadership or team lead experience a plus
• Ability to read/interpret diagrams, schedules, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with SPS, 5S, PDCA, and continuous improvement tools preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, LDS, DiSS, Microsoft Office. (Candidates willbe requiredto passa digital acumen assessment as part of the interview process which will include SAP, Excel, LDS, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Standing, squatting, overhead reaching, pushing/pulling, and climbing ladders throughout shift.
• Ability to lift 22 lbs repetitively or 26 lbs occasionally.
• May operate PITs, forklifts, TSP, or water spiders depending on department.
• Flexibility with work hours to support production needs, including weekday and/or weekend overtime.

Notes

This job description outlines essential duties and requirements. Responsibilities may change based on business needs, and additional duties may be assigned.

What's in it for me?

• Career growth opportunities within a stable manufacturing environment
• Collaborative team culture that values your input and expertise
• Hands‑on work where you see the direct impact of your contributions
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 23.00 to 34.50 per year. In addition, this position is eligible for overtime pay and may also include premium pay or differentials, depending on location. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full‑time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family.
• We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well‑being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
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