Team Leader - Value Stream 5 & 7 - 3rd Shift

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Wooster, OH, is seeking a Production Lead to optimize department performance and ensure consistent quality. The ideal candidate will have advanced production knowledge, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office. This role involves training employees, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values respect and innovation as we advance how the world moves.

Qualifications

• Advanced production knowledge and experience required.
• Knowledge of production processes, inspection, planning, and control necessary.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead employees to optimize production performance.
• Increase efficiency and maintain quality standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate maintenance schedules.
• Train and coach employees, providing performance feedback.

Skills

Production knowledge and experience

Leadership and communication skills

Self-motivated and driven

Ability to prioritize and make decisions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Wooster, OH, US, 44691

Job Requisition ID: 36121

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading employees and working as a team to optimize production performance within a department.
• Responsible for using expertise to increase efficiency and productivity of operators and equipment within a department and to ensure consistent quality standards are met.
• Help troubleshoot equipment and assist with changeover, set‑ups, and will coordinate daily and monthly preventative maintenance and work schedules.
• Sets an example for quality and good housekeeping practices in the department and will always be available to provide assistance to operators.
• Maintain accurate records including maintenance reports, incentive, scrap, SPC charts, as well as time and attendance/vacation scheduling.
• Encourage employee continuous improvement through SPS activities and using general problem‑solving tools.
• Have an assertive disposition, be able to resolve conflict, communicate openly, drive production to meet organizational objectives.
• Adhere to and enforce company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices.
• Lead employees by training and coaching employees, as well as providing feedback in regard to employee performance, quality, and safety.

Your Qualifications

• Advanced production knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge of production processes, measurement, inspection, procedures, production planning and control.
• Experience in SAP & Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Extremely self‑motivated & driven to achieve results.
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.