Operations Team Lead (industrial Solutions)

Operations Team Lead (Industrial Solutions)

This position will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina and will transition to a new facility in Hendersonville, NC.

BorgWarner has nearly a 100-year legacy of innovation, delivering advanced mobility solutions worldwide. We're now expanding into the high-growth data center market, providing advanced power generation systems for AI-driven data centers and microgrid applications. This growth builds our expertise in turbocharging, thermal management, power electronics, and advanced controls - reflecting our commitment to development, sustainability, and real-world impact. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that bring together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the following for all full-time employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) with potential of no cost
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1
• Competitive annual incentive program tied to business results

This position will organize, develop, lead and supervise the manufacturing function of a designated production area or process to ensure the achievement of the goals stated in the Business Plan for Safety, Quality, Production, Cost, Inventory, Delivery, and People.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for communicating and meeting daily production schedules as guided by the production scheduling group.
• Responsible for quality checks and testing of assembled components as designated, in-line and at the end of line assembly process.
• Supervise and train technicians on EOL test procedures, equipment operation, and troubleshooting methods
• Utilizes various tools to set-up machinery correctly.
• Drive first-pass yield (FPY) improvements by working with engineering and implementing corrective actions
• Partner with quality and engineering teams on root cause analysis
• Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and uptime of EOL test equipment to minimize downtime and production delays
• Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering to resolve test failures quickly and prevent line stoppages
• Assigns daily duties to team members and ensures team members follow standard work and/or work instructions.
• Regularly provide input on staffing needs, overtime requirements, component part shortages, tooling, quality and productivity (including equipment uptime).
• Ensure timely and accurate production reporting.
• Develops and maintains standard work.
• Operates equipment for team members during absences.
• Be able to perform the team leader functions of three departments: your department and the two other departments assigned by the Supervisor or PLM.
• Respond to abnormal events identified by team members.
• Escalate abnormalities as appropriate.
• Ensure 5S standards are met on a daily basis.
• Oversee continuous training of operators. Provide guidance and leadership in teamwork, production processes, set-up and other items pertinent to departmental success.
• Effectively work with employees to identify issues and assist in trouble shooting activities for set-up, tooling, equipment adjustments, and other situations as needed.
• Must be able to perform all quality, SPC and documentation requirements.
• Team leader is responsible for guiding the team and gathering input from team members ensuring objectives around safety, quality, delivery, and cost are met.
• Team leaders will provide input into employee evaluations in draft format. Final appraisals will be determined by the Production Supervisor.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Safety Responsibilities:
• Conduct safety trainings as required.
• Follow up on safety issues, identify unsafe work practices and work with EHS Manager to resolve
• Notify appropriate personnel in an emergency situation.
• Assist employee with completion of accident reports. Ensure reports are completed accurately and entered into Gensuite immediately but no later than 24 hours
• Perform other duties as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Completion of high school or equivalent + any kind of leadership role experience
• Strong priority and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to motivate with fairness and respect
• Timely and logical decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy
• 3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• Attendance on the job is essential.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership role in the automotive industry is preferred.

What We Believe

• Inclusion: Respecting individuals
• Integrity: Honoring truth
• Excellence: Focusing on results
• Responsibility: Our commitment
• Collaboration: Building trust

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world.