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Team Lead - (Production Operator III) - 1st Shift - 5:30am - 2:30pm - Mon-Fri

TE Connectivity
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Feb 2026
💰 $50,000/yr($46,000/yr$50,000/yr)

About the role

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Job Overview

The Cell Lead is responsible for ensuring team members remain on schedule so that production is completed in a timely manner. Additionally, the Cell Lead will monitor and maintain high quality production and practice lean manufacturing principals such as 5S.

Job Requirements

  • Complete first piece inspection of product to ensure it meets quality standards and continually monitor quality during production.
  • Motivate team members to enhance production quantity and maintain high production standards.
  • Set the standards for the team members and guide them on what is expected for the day.
  • Inspect finished orders and verify that all criteria are met in accordance with the blueprint.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment, while finding ways to improve.
  • Evaluate tools and equipment to ensure they are working properly. Trouble-shoot when there is a malfunction. Advise the Production Cell Supervisor of all equipment problems.
  • Train new employees and existing team members in equipment operation, manufacturing processes and safety rules and procedures.
  • Report to the daily manufacturing meeting to discuss with other cells on production needs.
  • Update and monitor Gemba boards on a daily basis. Identify concerns and provide solutions to the Production Cell Supervisor.
  • Assist with the daily work by the following:
  • Set-up and operate machinery
  • Give guidance to team members
  • Monitor and adjust machinery as needed
  • Order all routine supplies to ensure efficient operation of the cell.
  • Maintain accurate work records.
  • Monitor team members’ performance. Assist the Production Cell Supervisor with performance appraisal.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What your background should look like

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Read and understand blueprints/drawings.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Able to communicate effectively with others.
  • Ability to organize and plan workload in a proactive manner.
  • Must have 3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment.
  • Ability to make educational decisions regarding production needs.
    • Continuous standing, moving and reaching with arms and hand.
    • Frequently walks, bends, lifts and carries items.
    • Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs.
    • Work performed in a shop environment.
    • Exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, and odors.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

 

COMPENSATION
•    Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $23.00 to $25.00/Hour Depending on Experience (subject to change dependent on physical location)
•    Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
•    Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits


BENEFITS
•    A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

 

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

 

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