What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Team Lead - 1st shift position at Schneider Electric?
Job Description:
Shift: 1st shift (6:00a-2:30p)
(External) English Qualifications:
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
The Team Lead provides daily leadership and first-line support to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role supports the supervisor by coordinating workflow, resolving issues in real time, reinforcing standardized work, driving continuous improvement, and developing team capability. The Team Lead may perform production tasks, training, or lead the team in the supervisor’s absence.
Shift: 1st shift (6:00a-2:30p)
Location: 1990 Sandifer Blvd or 2321 Blue Ridge Blvd (final working location will be selected by hiring manager)
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and enforce safety rules, PPE use, and ergonomic best practices.
- Act as a Safety Champion; respond to and address safety issues and Andon calls.
- Support 5S, workplace organization, and safe behaviors through daily coaching and audits.
- Provide first-line support for operators; respond quickly to abnormalities and workflow disruptions.
- Organize and prioritize jobs to meet takt time, throughput, and production/warehouse goals.
- Cover absences/breaks and perform team jobs when needed.
- Coordinate job rotation to build flexibility and reduce strain.
- Audit and coach adherence to standardized work; address issues immediately.
- Ensure materials, tools, diagrams, and instructions are available and accurate.
- Verify product and process quality; stop defects and support root‑cause analysis.
- Respond to Andon for safety, quality, and delivery issues; stabilize and escalate as needed.
- Lead real‑time containment and verification (Built‑In Quality).
- Support Kaizen, SPS initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
- Participate in SIM meetings and daily huddles.
- Train team members; maintain skills matrices and required certifications.
- Communicate work instructions clearly and provide coaching and feedback.
- Share production needs, metrics, and barriers with supervisors and next‑shift leaders.
- Use required systems (SAP, LDS, DiSS, Microsoft Office, BOMs, ship list, etc.).
- Collaborate with other departments
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Prior leadership or team lead experience within Schneider Electric required
- Must be in a Team Lead, Tech IV or Training role currently
- Ability to read/interpret diagrams, schedules, BOMs, and work instructions.
- Familiarity with SPS, 5S, PDCA, and continuous improvement tools preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
- Proficiency in SAP, LDS, DiSS, Microsoft Office. (Candidates will be required to pass a digital acumen assessment as part of the interview process which will include SAP, Excel, LDS, etc.)
Physical Requirements
- Standing, squatting, overhead reaching, pushing/pulling, and climbing ladders throughout shift.
- Ability to lift 22 lbs repetitively or 26 lbs occasionally.
- May operate PITs, forklifts, TSP, or water spiders depending on department.
- Flexibility with work hours to support production needs, including weekday and/or weekend overtime.
Notes
This job description outlines essential duties and requirements. Responsibilities may change based on business needs, and additional duties may be assigned.
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(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
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When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
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€36 billion global revenue
13% organic growth
150 000 employees in 100 countries
#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.