MANUFACTURING TEAM LEADER II (DIR)
Posting Start Date: 6/9/26
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
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Job Description:
Job Overview
Job Summary: The Manufacturing Team Leader is the primary contact responsible for the assigned team's shift safety, uptime, quality, waste, rate, processes, cost performance of the team, and basic technical or routine assistance and/or training, when necessary. This position is responsible for leading and directing the team to perform their assigned job duties, adhere to basic expectations, and rigorous execution of JSAs, SOPs, 5S, and systems. The Manufacturing Team Leader will facilitate resolution of gaps found in these areas and will involve other areas/functions as needed.
Job Requirements
Responsibilities:
· Perform production processes as lead operator.
· Provide training to all existing and new shift team members including, but not limited to: standard operating procedures, processing techniques, job duties and responsibilities, equipment, quality procedures including procedures pertaining to measure dimensions and containment of non-conforming materials, and certifications and recertifications.
· Ensure job order and appropriate production process is being followed by assigned employees
· Analyze and report production results (including concerns) to Supervisor
· Allocate resources based on production planning.
· Assist in the resolution of production process issues (workflow, re-work, first piece inspection, etc.)
· Lead process improvement projects within team
· Ensure all tasks are performed in a safe manner. Responsible for the safe performance of team members.
· As required, make sure all production order packets are printed and ready for upcoming orders
· Review completed orders and verify reported production. If necessary, make adjustments to reported production.
· Lead daily Tier II meeting.
· Support and drive 5S, Safety Standards, Quality, and consistent implementation of company and plant procedures and policies.
· Utilize process data and other data to effectively solve problems as they arise. Communicate effectively with internal customers as well as peers and to solve problems and enhance capabilities of the team. Assist operators and coordinate trouble-shooting activities. Refer to Engineering for root-cause solutions to recurring problems.
· Partner with Shift Supervisor on daily basis to maximize productivity, prioritize daily activities, build positive engagement and a culture of safety, inclusion and continuous improvement.
· Develop, implement and maintain operational procedures and controls to ensure product meets customer required and recognized quality standards.
· Actively participate in the PIM process
· Coordinate, review and communicate customer specifications/changes.
· Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives for the Safety, Quality, Logistics, Process, and Operations teams.
· Help to resolve conflicts among team members, provide feedback on challenges or opportunities regarding team or individuals, and refer issues to Department Supervisor, Operations Manager, or other leader when needed.
· Assist Supervisors and Management in understanding training and development needs for team members, as well as help execute the development of individuals.
· Understand and help positively communicate changes in business situations, production schedules, and company policies.
· Responsible for presenting his/her team's results in meetings. This includes being able to explain what happened to drive downtime, waste, quality, rate, and other occurrences as well as how to prevent these occurrences in the future.
· Responsible for the accurate completion of all paperwork and data entry including but not limited to production and downtime reports, incident reports and the distribution of specifications.
· Other duties as assigned
What your background should look like
Qualifications:
· High school diploma or GED required.
· Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience required.
· Must have ability to lead and motivate a group of peers without direct supervision authority.
· Good track record of technical competence and/or leadership demonstrated through performance feedback.
· Working knowledge of production flow and processes
· Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) required for leading others.
· Basic computer skills including data entry, SAP manufacturing and ISO 9001 knowledge.
· Must be proficient in English language.
Physical requirements:
· Must be able to lift/push/pull and carry a minimum weight of 50 lbs
· Frequently required to extend arms and hands between knees and shoulders, frequent holding?and grasping with hands
· Frequent standing and walking is required in this job
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)
COMPENSATION
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $47,840 - $49,920 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com . If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.
Please note : This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware or other items (collectively "items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate's national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate's application.
Job Locations:
1396 CHARLOTTE HWY
FAIRVIEW, North Carolina 28730
United States
Posting City: FAIRVIEW
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: None
Requisition ID: 152161
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Manufacturing
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