Assembly Team Leader (1st Shift)

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Assembly Team Leader (1st Shift).
Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

- Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!

- 10 Paid holidays

- Paid Bi-Weekly

- Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.

- Overtime opportunities

- Retirement benefits

- Paid Parental Leave

- Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!
The hourly rate for this position is $32-$34 per hour per hour.
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:

In this function you will:
•    Foster a safe, engaged, and inclusive work culture by complying with all safety requirements, proper use of PPE, equipment operation standards, and assigned 5S responsibilities.
•    Lead daily assembly operations to ensure customer orders are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
•    Work directly with supervisors, planners, and production teams to prioritize work, manage workflow, and ensure urgent customer orders are executed first.
•    Read and interpret wiring schematics, drawings, bills of material, manufacturing instructions, and other production documentation to support assembly activities and troubleshoot issues.
•    Build and support the assembly of standard and engineered-to-order products using hand tools, torque drivers, pneumatic tools, and other manufacturing equipment.
•    Coordinate with Supply Chain, Materials, and Planning teams to ensure adequate materials are available and resolve shortages that could impact production.
•    Monitor production performance, provide work direction, balance resources, and remove obstacles to achieve daily production goals.
•    Conduct quality checks and ensure adherence to quality standards, documentation requirements, and verification processes throughout production.
•    Lead Tier 1 meetings, update performance boards, and drive continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
•    Facilitate training and cross-training activities to build capability, flexibility, and engagement within the department.
•    Provide coaching and feedback regarding safety, productivity, attendance, quality, and workplace expectations.
•    Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, planners, and other shifts to ensure smooth operations and effective handoffs.
•    Perform troubleshooting, equipment setups, and routine preventive maintenance activities as required.
•    Support the supervisor with daily operations, staffing priorities, and departmental objectives as needed.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
•    High school diploma or GED required from an accredited institution
•    Minimum of 2-3 years of manufacturing or materials processing experience required.
•    Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts.
•    Experience using various tools, including work instructions, fork truck and measuring tape.
•    Prior work experience using a computer, including competence in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, and Excel) required.
•    Incumbent must be able to stand for extended periods of time. Repetitive lifting, bending, and squatting are inherent to this position.

Preferred Qualifications:
·    Previous coordinator/team leader experience is strongly preferred.
·    Prior experience with computer programs.
·    Electrical knowledge

Skills:

Position Criteria:
•    Must be able to multi-task and balance various demands while achieving goals
•    Dependable and self-directed
•    Effective interpersonal & communication (written & verbal) skills
•    Must demonstrate a collaborative style and work effectively in a diverse environment
•    Must be able to learn from past experiences and apply learning to current situations
•    Must be a self-starter capable of working with minimum supervision and capable of solving various problems as unusual circumstances arise through interfacing with other departments
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills
•    Understanding of DMM, DMM Fabricated parts/ Kanban ordering process
•    Ability to deal with both internal and external suppliers in a professional manner
•    Ability to work with both internal and external customers in managing changing schedules
•    Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in teams across plant and corporate entities
•    Self-motivated and results oriented
•    Strong organizational skills
•    Willingness to participate in training opportunities
•    No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Williamsburg (50 miles) will be considered for this position.
•    Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without company sponsorship

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