At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, inspiring people to move, improve and enjoy life’s essential resources for happier, healthier lives. From our residential and business water solutions to our sustainable innovations and applications, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world.

We have an opportunity for a Injection Molding Team Lead to join our Sanford, NC team. You will coordinate and facilitate the daily operations of the assigned area(s) of responsibility to provide adequate resources, on-going work direction, and problem solving to ensure business goals are met under the guidelines of the company policies and procedures.

You will:

• Be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of the Lean methodology.  Responsible for identification of continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Actively participate in Kaizen events
  • Participate in the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plans across the value stream.
  • Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving
• Lead the day-to-day production activities within the assigned area to ensure that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being made.
  • Perform shift change-over communication
  • Execute and track shift performance through the use of process center communication boards on a daily basis ensuring root cause analysis and counter measures are identified.
  • Assure a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, and support the Pool and Spa safety programs.
  • Assist with safety investigations as needed
  • Perform 6S audits/safety audits/safety training
  • Responsible for training new associates and monitoring standard work and quality standards
  • Perform layered process audits and quality audits as assigned
  • Perform first piece quality audits and roving audits as required
• Manage resources of the assigned areas of the value stream
  • Ensure accurate movement of inventory through their assigned area – transactions, production reporting, resolution of negatives, etc.…
  • Assist with timely disposition of scrap and non-conforming materials where applicable
  • Provide input and make recommendations for requisitioning, placing, and training of employees assigned to designate production area.
• Supervise assigned employees
  • Assist Group Lead in development and communication of complete, fair, accurate and meaningful employee performance reviews
  • Responsible for assigned team’s adherence to company policies and procedure.  Recommend disciplinary action as appropriate
  • Ensure cross training of employees is conducted for development and skills matrix is updated

Performs other related duties as needed.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated hourly base pay range will be $20.00 an hour plus 8% of shift premium. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

Positions hours/shift

On-site- 2nd shift.

2:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday Through Friday (Plus overtime and weekends if needed)

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.