Your role

As a Manufacturing Team Lead for the Portable Power and Flow Division at Atlas Copco, you will be responsible for ensuring that product assembly is completed on time, with the shortest lead times possible, and always with an uncompromising focus on quality and sustainability. Your role is pivotal in maintaining cost efficiency while upholding strict safety, health, and environmental guidelines to create a safe and productive workplace.

Your day-to-day

• Safety Leadership: Champion a culture of safety by leading by example, conducting safety talks, audits, and kaizen events to proactively identify and mitigate risks within the workplace.
• Quality Assurance: Drive continuous improvement in product quality by leading manufacturing teams to achieve defect-free assembly, actively analyzing issues, and collaborating on problem resolution strategies.
• Efficient Delivery: Coordinate and lead the flow team in close partnership with production line leaders, methods experts, and supply chain planners to ensure products meet customer timelines and demand fluctuations.
• Cost Management: Optimize assembly processes to minimize scrap and rework, improve standard assembly times, and reduce overall production costs through lean methodologies and innovative practices.
• Team Empowerment: Facilitate competency assessments, promote kaizen participation, and develop training plans to build team flexibility, motivation, and a strong spirit of collaboration and innovation.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement world-class manufacturing standards including 5S, automation tools, and data-driven techniques for process optimization, incorporating Industry 4.0 technologies and sustainability initiatives.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure adherence to all IMS standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS, including health and safety risk assessments, and maintain timely communication on key performance trends.

Your skills and experience

• Technical degree in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Over 10 years of proven experience in Lean Manufacturing environments, ideally with a background managing large teams of operators and methods personnel.
• At least 5 years in a manufacturing leadership role, demonstrating strong people management and strategic planning skills.
• Familiarity with compressor, generator, pump, engine, cooler, and electric panel technologies is advantageous.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles including 5S, Six Sigma, PFMEA, 8D problem solving, and automation technologies aligned with Industry 4.0 trends.
• Strong capability to translate strategic plans into actionable goals and measurable results with a clear vision for continuous improvement.
• Knowledge and active experience with Integrated Management Systems (IMS), including quality and safety standards compliance.
• Physical ability to undertake prolonged desk work and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds as required in the role.
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We value diverse backgrounds and encourage candidates who may not meet every requirement but bring passion, curiosity, and complementary skills to apply.

Your compensation and benefits

Atlas Copco Group offers a compensation package that is competitive, fair, and tailored to the responsibilities of the role, ensuring equality across gender, race, ethnicity, and other protected characteristics. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where your contributions are recognized and you have ample opportunities to advance your career.

Alongside a rewarding salary, we foster professional development through continuous learning opportunities, collaboration, and innovation. Our benefits support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term career growth within a culture that values trust and empowerment.

Amazing medical insurance benefits, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Assistance Programs, gym membership reimbursement, rewards for wellness checkups, and many more unbeatable benefits

• Generous vacation and paid holiday schedule
  Work in a state-of-the-art facility where you enjoy what you do
  $1,500 referral bonus program for every successful referral
  Educational assistance
  Self-service food market in the breakroom
  Career growth opportunities within the company

Your location and working hours

This position is based on-site at our Rock Hill, South Carolina office, where you will engage closely with a dedicated and skilled team, benefiting from in-person collaboration and support.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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Why it is great to work with us

Your career with Atlas Copco will thrive through access to a global network of inspiring colleagues from whom you will learn continuously. We prioritize long-term development, fostering a culture of innovation that encourages experimentation and continuous learning. You will have the autonomy to own your projects and make meaningful contributions that impact both the company and customers on a global scale.

Application process

Our recruitment process consists of interviews and, where applicable, skills evaluations to provide a comprehensive understanding of your potential fit with our team. We're eager to explore your strengths and discuss how you can grow professionally with us.

If you have any inquiries or require support at any stage, please connect with our Talent Acquisition representative:

Talent Acquisition: Mariana Paredes