Team Lead

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

The SMW team leader is a working lead who serves as the primary resource and contact for their area of expertise. This role is vital to the continued success of SMW and requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and proactive problem‑solving skills. The responsibilities outlined reflect essential skills necessary for effective team leadership and successful operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Serve as the first point of problem solving with the ability to determine appropriate involvement from others.

- Champion creative solutions using both formal and informal problem‑solving strategies.

- Promote a solutions‑oriented mindset by transforming obstacles into actionable steps toward success.

- Identify and assess upcoming risks and gaps to ensure safe and effective production.

- Monitor, maintain, and present productivity and utilization metrics.

- Understand and manage daily production schedules (DPS).

- Communicate clear, consistent information across all levels of the organization, including work assignments, productivity presentations, Tier I–III meetings, Kaizen/improvement reports, and formal problem‑solving meetings.

- Provide meaningful technical guidance to operators based on skill and knowledge.

- Perform and/or lead risk assessments using SMW's 'First Things First' process before any non‑standard work.

- Identify opportunities to improve departmental efficiency and cost performance.

- Actively participate in Behavior Based Safety (BBS) and Behavior Based Quality (BBQ) programs as a daily observer and champion.

Requirements

- Minimum one year of permanent employment with MPSA‑SMW.

- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis and must not require employer immigration sponsorship, now or in the future

- Proven record of stable and sustainable performance.

- Familiarity with product flow, component and assembly drawings/blueprints, and bill of materials.

- Employees with open disciplinary actions are ineligible.

- Basic computer skills, including SAP (work orders, router management, BOM/inventory), MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel), and area‑specific software such as FANUC controls and PLC/robot systems.

- Ability to participate in advanced training, including 8‑Step Problem Solving, BBS/BBQ, Conflict Resolution, Lean/6S, Leadership, Human Performance, and other courses as required.

Why Should You Apply?

- Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).

- Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.

- Tuition reimbursement and on‑the‑job training.

- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

- Committed to quality products and services.

- Great working environment and culture.

- Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.