Team Lead - Presses (1st shift)

Eaton Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Group's ES GEIS BLD division seeks a Team Lead - Presses (1st shift) in Reno, NV. You will supervise production operators, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate staffing to meet daily goals.

We require a high school diploma, at least 1 year in a lead role in manufacturing, and the ability to work 5:45AM–2:15PM. No relocation or visa sponsorship. Equal opportunity employer committed to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of lead production experience in manufacturing or logistics.
• No relocation benefit; reside within 50 miles of Reno, NV.
• No immigration sponsorship offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production operators.
• Drive SQDCI-focused continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate staffing, materials, and workflow to meet goals.
• Train team on SOPs, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Conduct quality inspections and partner on corrective actions.
• Utilize SAP and production systems to support inventory and performance.
• Lead shift communications and ensure smooth transitions.
• Support 5S and maintain an organized, safe work environment.
• Troubleshoot challenges and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Eaton’s ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Team Lead - Presses (1st shift). The hourly rate for this position is $32.30 per hour.

CORE HOURS: 5:45AM - 2:15PM

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:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production operators while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory (SQDCI) performance.
• Coordinate staffing, materials, and workflow to ensure production goals are achieved efficiently.
• Train team members and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Conduct quality inspections, identify issues, and partner with operations and quality teams to implement solutions.
• Utilize SAP and other production systems to support inventory accuracy and operational performance.
• Lead shift communications and ensure smooth transitions between production teams.
• Support 5S initiatives and maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and help implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Work closely with supervisors and cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations and business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or technical equivalent from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of previous lead production experience in a manufacturing or logistics setting.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F‑1 to H‑1B, H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, I‑485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing experience, including 3+ years operating mechanical power presses.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to build positive team relationships; bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Proven ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and coordinate resources in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, safety requirements, and production documentation, including work orders and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, as needed to support business demands.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.