Panelboard Team Lead

Panel board Team Lead - 1A2A

Join Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division as a Panel board Team Lead. This full‑time position is located at the Sumter facility, South Carolina.

Schedule:

Monday‑Friday, 5:00 am–1:30 pm. Hourly pay: $23.92 per hour. Salary is a general guideline and is based on experience and qualifications.

• Provide manufacturing expertise, guidance, and direction in all areas of Panel board Assembly to increase profitability and meet customer service objectives.
• Ensure timely and efficient execution of customer orders, giving priority to urgent requests.
• Promote a safe, engaged, and inclusive work culture by addressing concerns and escalating issues as needed.
• Review orders and associated documentation to ensure the team has the necessary information and troubleshoot documentation problems.
• Communicate professionally to provide status updates, resolve production issues, and foster teamwork across departments.
• Assist in the assessment, selection, training, and development of employees as a technical subject matter expert, including cross‑training in critical positions.
• Delegate tasks and align resources to meet production goals, including stepping into a production associate role during absenteeism.
• Apply strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to resolve obstacles or delays in the production process.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive assigned projects to completion.
• Manage paperwork daily to ensure production rates are met.

• Work directly with the manufacturing team to execute customer orders in a timely and efficient manner.
• Promote a safe, engaged, and inclusive work culture by proactively addressing and resolving concerns.
• Review orders and associated documentation to ensure the team has appropriate information and assist with troubleshooting order documentation.
• Communicate professionally to provide updates on the status of specific orders, resolve issues with production, and promote teamwork across departments.
• Participate in the assessment, selection, training, and development of employees as the technical subject matter expert.
• Delegate tasks and align resources as appropriate to meet production goals.
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to resolve obstacles or delays.
• Work with the team to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage paperwork daily to ensure production rates are met.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• At least 3 months of leadership experience managing people or project teams.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Only candidates residing within a 50‑mile radius of the Sumter facility will be considered.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience managing people or project teams.
• At least 1 year of experience in panel board assembly.
• Experience with Eaton systems including order entry (Vista), material management (DMM), and MRP/ERP (AS400).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, persuasive skills, and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage projects and initiatives with multiple priorities.
• Ability to direct and influence others without formal leadership authority.
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts.
• Must work somewhat independently and make decisions that affect the workgroup.
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime in support of business needs.

• Regularly stand, walk, sit, reach at or above shoulder level, grip, and use hands to handle and feel.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 35 pounds; push and pull up to or greater than 35 pounds.
• Vision requirements include far and close vision with depth perception and color discrimination.
• Regularly listen and talk.

• Regular exposure to noise and dust.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job‑related reasons and do not consider race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton provides a comprehensive benefits program that includes health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Eligibility may vary by location and date of hire.