Team Leader, Clean Energy - 2nd Shift

IDEX Corporation; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Clean Energy is seeking a hands-on Team Leader for their 2nd Shift operations. This role is pivotal in managing team priorities and ensuring high-quality production. Candidates with strong leadership and problem-solving skills, along with experience in manufacturing are encouraged to apply. Join us to make an impactful contribution to the team and drive improvements in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years in a manufacturing environment or 3 years at Mott.
• Leadership experience required.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily priorities and train employees.
• Analyze manufacturing data for decision making.
• Drive continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Manufacturing processes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Team Leader, Clean Energy - 2nd Shift Farmington , Connecticut

Job Title : Team Leader, Clean Energy, 2nd Shift

Hiring Manager : Senior Manager, Clean Energy Production

Is a Team Lead Role at Mott a GREAT fit for you?

If you get excited rolling up your sleeves, being hands on, solving problems, helping people, and coordinating multiple priorities, this job is for you. A team leader is a role model in the group, is the person behind the scenes and often in the scene making the Mott magic happen.

Mott leads the industries we serve in lead time, performance and quality. Our employees are motivated by their own success, driving double digit growth year over year by believing in possibilities, setting high expectations, caring deeply and acting like owners. The Manufacturing Team Leaders play a critical role by managing daily priorities of the team, coaching, and training employees, assisting in implementing new processes or equipment, and being an advocate for change and improvement. The team lead has a direct impact on the success of the business every day.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze manufacturing and sales order data daily to determine issues, set priorities, and personnel assignments in multiple manufacturing cells.

Produce or inspect parts on the manufacturing floor, as required, to ensure production schedule is met while meeting quality expectations.

Collect data and identify pain points in manufacturing, and provide feedback to quality, and engineering. Suggest and implement ideas to improve cost and quality.

Manage the completion of continuous improvement projects assigned by the Value Stream Manager to achieve the expected performance outcomes.

Monitor and report on employee performance and potential disciplinary actions up to a memorandum for record.

Drive actions to resolve customer complaints with Quality

Creating a culture of responsibility and ownership

Training of multiple job functions to maintain a high level of group competency

Identifying issues with manufacturing documentation and working with engineering to make the required changes.

Managing a high mix and high volume production environment

Rapid fluctuations in demand with 12-14 week visibility.

Success in this role is measured by the following outcomes:

100% of safety opportunities and safety projects completed on time.

Completing 99% of work order on time to the manufacturing schedule.

Group competency maintained at 100% to latest manufacturing standards.

Reduce manufacturing non conformance by 50% in three years.

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing processes and inter-departmental relationships

Problem Solving

Required Experience:

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent

A minimum of 5 years working in a manufacturing environment outside of Mott or a minimum of 3 years at Mott.

Prior experience in a leadership role.

Knowledge of continuous improvement and lean methodologies.

Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing documentation.

Personal Attributes:

Self-directed, results driven, detail oriented and analytical thinker

Competitive winning attitude

Ability to shift tasks without losing focus or momentum

High energy and ability to motivate others

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, IDEX businesses make thousands of products that are mission-critical components in everyday activities. Chances are the car you’re driving has a BAND-IT clamp holding your side airbag safely in place. If you were ever in a car accident, a Hurst Jaws of Life rescue tool may have saved your life. If you or a family member is battling cancer, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our growing IDEX Health & Science team.