Team Leader I (2:00pm to 10:30pm) Viper Final Assembly

G&W Electric
Bolingbrook, IL

Team Leader I

In this role you will support Production Leads, Supervisors, Managers with daily management in the day-to-day activities to ensure products and services are delivered on time to customers

As a Team Leader I you will:

  • Assist in leading employees within an area of responsibility on a variety of processes and operations
  • Assist in the training and development of production team members.
  • Work with operations and cross functional teams to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve production challenges.
  • Responsible for MRO inventories, manage and requisition shop supplies and tools ensuring availability to limit production disruptions.
  • Support and identify improvements to standard production work processes and work with Training Support Coordinator to implement.
  • Evaluate demand of parts job and coordinate delivery.
  • Work with appropriate team members to manage and close NCRs. Initiate corrective actions, when appropriate.
  • Research missing parts and investigate, cycle count, reconcile and disposition inventory and work with warehouse and purchasing staff to resolve parts shortages and discrepancies.
  • Investigate work order and inventory discrepancies to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions.
  • Assist material handlers in daily tasks.
  • Support continuous improvement projects.
  • Perform other projects and duties as assigned
  • Communicate effectively with others at various levels of the organization.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is a self-starter with high degree of motivation who can operate with minimal supervision.
  • Has previous manufacturing experience.
  • Has good analytical, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Is knowledge and experience in ERP or MRP business system
  • Has the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
  • Has good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Has good organization and follow up skills
  • Possesses experience using small hand and power tools
  • Has basic to intermediate computer skills
  • Holds a High School diploma, GED or combination of work experience and skill development
  • Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
  • Ideally can be able to read and interpret drawings and bills of materials and work instructions.
  • Ideally has experience with the JD Edwards business system

The physical demands of the job are:

  • Work is classified as Medium - Heavy Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles
  • Frequencies - Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%)
  • Lifting Demands:
    • Lift up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis floor to waist with assistance
    • Lift up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis floor to waist
    • Carry up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis up to 25 feet
    • Push/Pull up to 40 pounds on a frequent basis
    • Push/Pull more than 40 pounds on an occasional basis with assistance
  • Postural Demands:
    • Standing – continuous
    • Walking – continuous
    • Bending/stooping – frequent
    • Squatting/kneeling – frequent
    • Lifting – frequent
  • Miscellaneous Demands:
    • Griping, manipulation, fingering –continuous
    • Variable hand/power tool use – frequent
    • Two-person tasks using assistive devices for lifting, pulling and pushing including engine stands hand trucks, pallet jacks, and hoists

What we offer you:

Pay Range is typically between $22 - $24 per hour

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Health club membership program and reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401 (k)
  • Annual Profit Sharing
  • Vacation
  • Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

About G&W Electric

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

Learn more about our company by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtAhsdYeUQ

G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

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Posted 2025-11-27

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