Switchgear Team Lead

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We are looking for a Team Lead in our Switchgear division! The ideal person communicates with clear and concise guidance, proactively identifies solutions before problems arise, champions a safety‑centric culture, and goes above and beyond to achieve superior quality on the products we manufacture.

• Handle personnel training, quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives in the work center.
• Maintain accurate service records, construct preventative maintenance plans, and schedule equipment services to minimize production interruptions.
• Accurately maintain compliance of all required documentation and production reporting.
• Steward quality by observing machine operation, technician output, identifying defects and deviations from standards; use discrepancy data to troubleshoot, conduct root cause analysis, provide solutions and training to mitigate non‑compliance.
• Set the pace of work within the cell, utilizing IFS routings and data to determine if expectations are met.
• Review part number routings before beginning work and report issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Accurately report schedule status – on time, late, or ahead of schedule.
• Use forecast planning to mitigate parts shortages and ensure timely notification to material handlers, preventing interruptions in production.
• Keep manufacturing traveler and Bus BoM/Kanban usage updated and record location upon job completion.
• Maintain and review hours allocated to jobs, ensure precise reporting while preparing for contingency planning to mitigate excessive O&M expenditures.
• Lead up to 15 operators and all shop orders within the department’s work centers.
• Ensure team safety and continuously improve initiatives.
• Process change requests from ECOs on shop orders within the cell.

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to understand and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Strong organization and time‑management skills; manage multiple critical tasks concurrently.
• Ability to plan and meet project schedule deadlines while maintaining contingency plans.
• Advanced understanding of production workflows and ability to prioritize work.
• Capability to recognize individual strengths and developmental needs within the team; create training to enhance proficiency and overall productivity.
• Advanced competency using ERPs in a manufacturing environment.

This position will require standing, stooping, bending, and limited lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Exposure to weather, extreme heat or cold, noise intensity level, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, wet and/or humid, vibration, proximity to moving mechanical parts.

Power Secure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO – personal and sick days)
• Flexible spending accounts / Health savings account
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

Power Secure is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law. This position is not open to third parties.