Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems’ Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world’s leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

Navitas is ready to invest in you!  We are seeking an experienced Team Lead in Ann Arbor, Michigan that is responsible for achieving safety, quality, and productivity goals through working with the manufacturing supervisor and development of employees/processes, efficient scheduling of resources, and continuous improvement.

This is a 2nd shift position 2:30pm - 11:00pm Mon-Fri. Must be willing to train for two months on 1st shift (10:00AM-6:30PM).

This position will pay $21.86 per hour

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.

• Work with the production supervisor to assist in the development and implementation of production capacity plan in order to meet established goals.
• Work with the production supervisor to ensure weekly production schedules and KPI’s are met according to open orders, backlog, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Oversee day to day operations of assigned team
• Coordinate daily with associates to ensure efficient production output
• Inform production supervisor of any issues including those with the flow of raw materials, WIP, scrap, and finished goods. 
• Monitor Key Process Indicator (KPI) metrics for production operations. 
• Lead High-Performance Work Team. 
• Provide assistance to associates as necessary to complete the job at hand
• Fill in for associates on the line, as necessary
• Train associates on proper work methods and safety
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies

Management Responsibilities:  This position leads production associates but has no direct supervision responsibilities

Education and Experience

• 1-year minimum experience in manufacturing or operations
• Understanding of ISO requirements
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and visual
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel
• Ability to work well with all groups of people
• Ability to direct and motivate team members
• Experience in battery manufacturing preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be comfortable building products for US and ally military testing and use.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Accurate and detail oriented
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) the individual must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Navitas/East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

At Navitas/East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.