Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

The Team Leader reports directly to the Line Leader (for Day Shift) or Supervisor (for Night Shift) and serves as an integral member of a High-Performance Work Team (HPWT). Each HPWT consists of an Autonomous Maintenance Functional Leader (Team Leader), Progressive Maintenance Functional Leader, Safety Functional Leader, Quality Functional Leader and a General Operator. Within this structure, the Team Leader will assume the role of the team’s Autonomous Maintenance Functional Leader, leading operational excellence, safety, and product quality through active engagement and collaboration.

As a Team Leader at Duracell, you’ll play a key role in driving production excellence and ensuring our world‑class products meet the highest standards of quality and performance. You’ll operate, monitor, and maintain production equipment while supporting a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for individuals with strong leadership, technical aptitude, problem‑solving skills, and a passion for hands‑on work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Follow all Duracell site and global Safety and Quality policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support equipment growth, defect handling, and operational capability of fellow line technicians.
• Take ownership of your team’s performance and results during your assigned shift.
• Lead and operate production machinery as part of a high‑performance team within your assigned area(s).
• Perform equipment changeovers, line adjustments, and machine setups to meet production targets and schedules.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with Duracell’s Good Housekeeping Standards.
• Conduct thorough shift handoffs when accepting or turning over a production line.
• Review and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs) for current and upcoming production orders.
• Identify, document, and resolve equipment defects promptly to minimize downtime.
• Perform technical‑level troubleshooting and basic maintenance repairs.
• Partner with the Progressive Maintenance Functional Leader (PMFL) to diagnose and correct equipment failures.
• Participate in root cause analysis for recurring issues to drive long‑term improvements.
• Escalate issues according to the site escalation process to ensure timely resolution.
• Lead team in Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings and continuous improvement activities.
• Communicate effectively with peers, leaders, maintenance, and support teams.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of production/packaging environment and machinery.
• Strong leadership background.
• Ability to read and write effectively.
• Strong mechanical/troubleshooting skills are preferred.
• Good communication/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and work up to a (12) hour shift.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to walk for extended amounts of time.

Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high‑performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands.

Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry‑leading innovation while creating long‑term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end‑to‑end accountability across all levels, fast decision‑making and a “can do” attitude is highly valued.

• Job Identification 1046
• Job Category Product Supply
• Posting Date 01/05/2026, 02:50 PM
• Apply Before 01/19/2026, 05:00 AM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day Shift