Team Lead - Presses (1st shift)

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:

Eaton is looking for a Team Lead to support the 1st shift Production Team within its manufacturing facility. As a Team Lead on our 1st Shift Production Team, you'll play a key role in driving safety, quality, and operational excellence while leading by example on the manufacturing floor. This hands-on leadership position offers the opportunity to develop people, solve problems, and make a direct impact on production success every day.

• 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:

Required (Basic) 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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