Team Lead - Presses (1st shift)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 members are exempt from this geographical limitation).
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position (no CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F‑1 to H‑1B, H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN, 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.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $32.30 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.

Schedule

CORE HOURS: 5:45AM - 2:15PM