Internal Only -Bearings Team Lead - Grave B

This is a Grave B position (Wed - Fri 6pm - 6:30am) and will close 10/28/2026.

US Synthetic  has an immediate need for a  Bearings  Team Lead   located  in  Orem, UT . The  Bearings  Team Lead will provide day-to-day supervision and leadership to production or training cell operators, oversee and train all operators and step in to  assist  production when needed.

What’s  in it For You:

- The  ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

- The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

- Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and empowers its employees through continuous improvement

- Comprehensive benefits package starting at day 1 of employment – medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:

- Respond to production interruptions dealing with quality, co st, safety,  delivery  and people

- Conduct shift start-up/end of shift meetings  using production boards

- Update and manage production boards hourly/daily

- Facilitate and encourage  their  team to implement continuous improvement ideas per company standard

- Create and  manage  manpower  plans, filling in where needed for absent crew members or  per  production demands

- Manage training folder: ensure training materials ( i.e.  Critical Knowledge, Job Breakdown Sheets) are up to date and train team members accordingly

- Ensure team members are following  training materials  through weekly audits

- Oversee all production on shift

- Coach and develop all team members and teach them Lean principles

- Key Performance Indicators and Lead Indicator Metrics

- Assigned one or more KPI to manage and track

- Responsible to ensure production teams reach the assigned KPI goals as a cell and a factory

- Follow and update daily Standard Work

- Perform Safety, 5S and Quality audits weekly

- Participate in Tier meetings with supervisor daily;  participate  in KPI meetings

- Work extra hours and some Saturdays as needed

- Participate in PDCAs and Kaizens

- Manage internal inventory levels through Kanban

- Participate in  and conduct  monthly one-on-ones

- Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products on Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Family Medical Leave Act, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices,   Vacation & Personal Time, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

- High school diploma / GED   is  required

- One year of experience  in Bearings

- Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Physical Demands:

- Stand for  long periods  of time up to  12  hours

- Lifting, kneeling,  squatting  and twisting

- O ften  lift/move up to 50 lbs.

- Use of Safety Equipment (Face shield, Steel-toed boots, Latex/nitrile gloves, Safety glasses, Hearing protection, Respirator)

Preferred  Qualifications :

- Computer  skills  (Power Point, Outlook, Word ,  Excel ,  Minitab  or equivalent  and Made2Manage )

- Kaizen   experience

- Ability to   maintain   safe work environments

- A bility to lead people and obtain results through others

- Ability to conduct   coaching and   counseling   sessions

- A ttention to detail

- Ability to perform p roblem analysis and resolution

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

- A bility to manage multiple priorities

- Strong team   player

- Six Sigma

- Knowledge of the PDCA method

- Experience with Lean Manufacturing