MANUFACTURING TEAM LEADER III (DIR)

Job Overview

The Manufacturing Team Leader is responsible for leading and directing a team's shift safety, uptime, quality, waste, rate, processes, cost performance, and assisting with training and resolving production issues.

Job Requirements

• Perform production processes as lead operator.
• Provide training to all existing and new shift team members, including standard operating procedures, processing techniques, job duties and responsibilities, equipment, quality procedures, certifications, and recertifications.
• Ensure job orders and production processes are followed by assigned employees.
• Ensure all tasks are performed safely, responsible for the safety of team members.
• Analyze and report production results to Supervisor.
• Allocate resources based on production planning.
• Assist in resolving production process issues.
• Participate in process improvement projects within the team.
• Support and drive 5S, Safety Standards, Quality, and consistent implementation of company and plant procedures and policies.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers, peers, and identify problems and enhance capabilities of the team.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for Safety, Quality, Logistics, Process, and Operations teams.
• Help resolve conflicts among team members, provide feedback on challenges or opportunities, and refer issues to Department Supervisor, Operations Manager, or other leaders 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 team’s results in meetings, explaining downtime, waste, quality, rate, and other occurrences, and how to prevent them in the future.
• Responsible for the accurate completion of all paperwork and data entry, including production and downtime reports, incident reports, and the distribution of specifications.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Eligible to work under ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience required.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) required for leading others.
• Basic computer skills including data entry, SAP manufacturing, and ISO 9001 knowledge.
• Proficient in English language.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift/push/pull and carry a minimum weight of 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing and walking required in this job.

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. 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, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $49,920 – $54,080 (subject to change dependent on physical location).
• 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.
• Equal Opportunity Employer, 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.

Contact Information

1396 CHARLOTTE HWY
FAIRVIEW, North Carolina
28730
United States