Internal Only - US Synthetic - Bearings Team Lead - Grave A

This is a Grave A position (Sunday - Tuesday 6pm-6:30am), Range 3, and will close 4/8/2026.

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, cost, 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

Often 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

Ability to lead people and obtain results through others

Ability to conduct coaching and counseling sessions

Attention to detail

Ability to perform problem analysis and resolution

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong team player

Six Sigma

Knowledge of the PDCA method

Experience with Lean Manufacturing