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, 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