Team Lead I

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds—improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation. Our Electrification & Automation (EA) Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions for all markets and through all sales channels, providing reliable power distribution grids while investing in our Future Grids portfolio.

About the role

We are looking for a Team Lead I for our GIS production team on the 1st shift. This position will be based in Wendell, NC and reports to the Production Manager. The Team Lead I will lead manufacturing activities as assigned at the Siemens plant.

Responsibilities

• Empowers the team, coordinates employees to fulfill work schedules, and serves as backup for the Production Manager, performing additional duties as directed.
• Oversees cross-training per Production Manager’s direction, maintains the training matrix, and ensures tool calibration is completed and current.
• Demonstrates excellent time management, prioritizes tasks effectively, and ensures team adherence to Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety policies.
• Conducts SAP transactions throughout the production process, updates reports and metrics, and uses computer systems to access production-related documentation.
• Identifies and reports production issues, proactively collaborates with other departments to resolve them, and supports continuous improvement efforts.
• Applies Lean principles such as 5S/6S, 8 Wastes, VSM, Kaizens, and Standard Work, and actively participates in maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of all operations in the area, material flow, and SAP transactions.
• Basic proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Experience in training programs.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office.
• Ability to reach, grasp, lift 50 lbs, and push/pull/slide heavy material, as well as make coordinated movements of the hands and arms to grasp and move objects.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment within the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: Listed under Requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Degree/GED.
• Experience with 5S/6S.
• Problem-solving skills (A3, 8D, etc.).

Pay

Hourly Rate: $24.79

Schedule

Shift Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM