Air Terminal Cell Lead - 1st Shift - 5:30am - 2:30pm - Mon-Fri

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TE Connectivity is seeking an Air Terminal Cell Lead for the 1st shift in Grayslake, IL, Monday through Friday, 5:30 am to 2:30 pm. The role keeps the cell on schedule, ensures high quality, and applies lean practices such as 5S. Core duties include first piece inspection, guiding and training team members, setting daily expectations, inspecting finished orders, maintaining a clean and safe area, troubleshooting equipment, and updating Gemba boards for daily production meetings. Requirements: high school diploma, basic computer skills, ability to read blueprints, 3 to 5 years in manufacturing, strong communication, and stamina to stand and lift up to 50 lbs. Apply on TE careers site with a focused resume highlighting lean leadership, quality, and team development; beware of fraud.

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

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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

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.