Production Operator IV

Who We Are Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at www.sens-usa.com.

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Summary The Production Operator IV (Team Lead) is a working lead responsible for supporting daily production execution on an assigned manufacturing line or area. This role provides day-to-day direction to production operators, reinforces standard work, supports line readiness, monitors production performance, validates training, escalates issues, and helps the team meet safety, quality, delivery, and 5S expectations. The Team Lead reports to the Production Supervisor and serves as the first point of support for operators on the line. This role is expected to arrive before the start of shift to prepare the line, align with the Supervisor, verify staffing and material readiness, lead Tier 1 production meetings, monitor performance throughout the shift, and support shift handoff. 1st Shift: Mon-Thu 6:00am – 3:30pm and Fri 6:00am – 10:00am

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-shift start-up activities, including review of the production plan, staffing, line setup, 5S condition, tools, test equipment, material readiness, and known production risks.
• Lead the daily Tier 1 meeting and set clear direction for the team on safety, people, quality, delivery, productivity, and priorities for the shift.
• Review the daily production schedule and communicate risks to the Production Supervisor if production targets are at risk.
• Track production versus plan throughout the shift and update Tier 1 boards or production boards accurately.
• Take tactical recovery actions when the line falls behind plan, including rebalancing labor, supporting bottleneck areas, and escalating blockers, stepping in to support production work when needed to maintain flow, cover absences, address bottlenecks, or help the team meet the daily goal.
• Maintain production tracking processes and tier boards throughout shift, escalating opportunities and misses to the Production Supervisor.
• Rebalance labor across workstations to support production priorities, model changes, absences, or bottlenecks.
• Assist team members who are behind, blocked, or need help understanding the work and be a coach for operators at the point of need on standard work, safety expectations, quality requirements, productivity, and work habits.
• Recognize team member contributions, improvement ideas, and strong performance, maintaining a professional, respectful, and accountable team environment.
• Reinforce adherence to standard work, work instructions, quality requirements, and process discipline.
• Coordinate tactically with Materials/Warehouse when needed to clarify part needs, staging requirements, kanban status, or shortage details.
• Provide training to operators as needed on standard work, workstation expectations, quality checks, production flow, 5S, and basic system use while working with the Production Supervisor to identify training gaps, cross-training needs, and critical-position coverage risks.
• Reinforce safety expectations, PPE requirements, and safe work practices throughout the shift.
• Review safety observations, near misses, and corrective actions with the team.
• Perform routine safety checks or safety audits and escalate issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Verify 5S standards across the assigned line or department, maintaining a clean, organized, and production-ready work area.
• Troubleshoot basic line issues related to work instructions, tools, materials, production flow, ERP transactions, kanban, test equipment, or process questions, following the escalation roadmap when abnormalities, defects, downtime, shortages, or schedule misses occur.
• Identify improvement opportunities and escalate them to the Production Supervisor.
• Participate in kaizen activities, continuous improvement events, and follow-up actions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in a manufacturing, assembly, production, warehouse, or operations environment.
• Strong performance as an operator, assembler, technician, trainer, or equivalent production role.
• Ability to direct daily work and provide clear guidance to production operators.
• Ability to follow and reinforce standard work, quality requirements, safety expectations, and production priorities.
• Ability to read and follow production schedules, work instructions, quality requirements, and visual management tools.
• Ability to use or learn ERP systems, kanban processes, Tier boards/production boards, NCR/RMR processes, and training matrix tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to escalate issues clearly and quickly.
• Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to arrive before start of shift, support shift handoff, and work overtime when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and operate warehouse equipment safely.
• Strong leadership skills; acting in a lead role and/or providing guidance to a team.
• Demonstrates SENS core behaviors and leadership values on a daily basis.
• Prior experience as a Lead Operator, Senior Assembler, Trainer, Backup Lead, or informal production leader.
• Experience training or coaching production employees.
• Experience with Tier 1 meetings, production boards, visual management, or daily management systems.
• Experience with 5S, standard work, kanban, ERP transactions, NCR/RMR processes, or production tracking systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prevouse experience in Powercab units. HVR, CTO, ETO units

Work Environment and Physical Requirements The position is based in a manufacturing environment. Candidates must be able to stand for approximately 80% of their shift, walk approximately 20% of their shift, and carry 60-80 lbs. Additionally, candidates must have the ability to push/pull up to 1000 lbs. on a pallet jack or cart as required.

Closing Date: 10/29/2026

Location: Longmont, CO

Base Compensation: The expected base compensation range is $27 - $31/hour

Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Onsite Perks

• Free gym with 24/7 access
• Free Electric Vehicle charging
• Breakfast and Lunch Café
• After hours Grab & Go snacks
• Basketball court
• Walking paths

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development

At SENS, our culture is rooted in a set of core values that reflect who we are and how we work. In a recent 2025 poll, our employees identified the values that best define us: “Innovative”, “Respectful”, “Inviting”, “Flexible”, “Collaborative”, and “Growth Driven”. Our team describes us as a dynamic, forward-thinking company where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fully dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We hope you're interested in making a difference with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every qualification listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.