Team Leader

Electro Methods Inc; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Electro-Methods Inc. seeks a Team Leader to oversee a lean flow line, coordinating daily activities of a cell of technicians and ensuring standard work is followed.

You will lead Tier 1 daily management meetings, drive SQDC metrics, support continuous improvement, and develop team skills through coaching and training.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership or team coordination experience.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Production Leadership: Leads Tier 1 daily management meetings and owns the daily management process driving SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost).
• Lean Manufacturing Support: Create, train, maintain and improve standard work processes; promote Lean principles and Kaizen.
• Problem Solving: Respond quickly to production issues and assist operators in troubleshooting; escalate when needed.
• Team Development: Train new employees on safety procedures and standard processes; support cross-training.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Job description

Job Title: Team Leader

Location: Electro-Methods Inc. 330 Governors Highway, South Windsor, CT 06074

Job Type: Full Time – Permanent

Position Overview

The Team Leader serves as the first level of leadership within the Lean flow line at Electro-Methods and is responsible for coordinating the daily activities of a team of cell technicians.

The Team Leader’s Primary Responsibilities Are

• to create standard work
• to maintain standard work
• to train and coach standard work
• to improve standard work

This role ensures that standardized work is followed and continuously improved while supporting the smooth operation of the production line. The Team Leader plays a critical role in sustaining Lean manufacturing principles by maintaining workflow stability, resolving operational issues, and supporting team development.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Leads Tier 1 daily management meetings.
• Own the daily management process driving SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost).
• Coordinate daily activities of assigned production team members.
• Ensure production schedules and takt time targets are achieved.
• Monitor workflow and adjust assignments to maintain production flow.
• Provide hands-on support to operators as needed.
• Operates equipment in the cell as necessary to keep product flowing at takt.

Lean Manufacturing Support

• Create, train, maintain and improve standard work processes.
• Promote Lean principles including waste reduction, 6S, and visual management.
• Support Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.

Problem Solving

• Respond quickly to production issues or equipment problems.
• Assist operators in troubleshooting machining or process issues.
• Escalate issues when additional support is required.

Team Development

• Train new employees on safety procedures and standard processes.
• Support cross-training and workforce capability development.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership or team coordination experience.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 40 - 50 lbs.

Work Environment

Manufacturing shop floor environment with exposure to machinery, equipment noise, and production activity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.