Mechanical Team Leader

CEL Critical Power – Powering the AI Revolution

• CEL has an opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing US business, where you will have an opportunity to
• make a significant impact on our immediate and long-term success of our Supply Chain function.
• CEL is an Irish based 40-year manufacturer, distributor and exporter of electrical switchgear and controls, and
• related products and services, now focused on the supplying the global Data Centre industry.
• Operating from our newly acquired 400,000ft2 facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, we aim to double in size each year
• for the next three years.
• CEL is led by a hard-working team who follow traditional working practices, value collaboration, continuous
• improvement, excellence in quality and commercial curiosity; this is your chance to develop your career as part of
• a dynamic US Team who will shape the future of our business.

About The Role

• Reporting to our Production Supervisor, we are seeking Team Leaders who are responsible for providing effective
• ‘on-the-ground’ leadership to all production staff, ensuring that output targets, product quality, and safety
• standards are consistently achieved. This role involves supervising General Assembly Operators, coordinating
• workflow and driving continuous improvement in the manufacturing of low-voltage products. The successful
• candidate will be passionate about what they do, thrive in a fast-paced environment, be ready to develop and
• grow their skills.

What You'll Be Doing

Production Management

•  Manage the end-to-end construction of panels up to and including customer FAT and shipping.
•  Co-ordinate build schedules and designate resources as agreed with the Production Manager.
•  Identify issues which have the potential to delay critical milestones and suggest improvements.
•  Ensure production updates are completed accurately and report as required.
•  Set daily / weekly / monthly objectives and communicate them to the team.
•  Ensure all project hours are recorded, verify Target V’s Actual and identify discrepancies between both.
•  Plan and organise overtime to meet planned capacity as required and authorised by Production Manager.
•  Coordinate with planning and materials teams to ensure component availability.

Quality Assurance

•  Measure and maintain a high-quality standard throughout the full production process.
•  Maintain customer product quality, reporting any defects immediately to the Production and QA Manager.
•  Identify quality risks, working with peers to implement corrective actions through CEL’s NCR process.
•  Promote a right-first-time culture across all projects and customers.

Team Leadership

•  Participate in the interview program for new employees.
•  Assist in the development of new employee training plans.
•  Assist in the creation and updating of work instructions.
•  Ensure training of new / existing staff is ongoing and verified as competent.
•  Monitor and mentor new employees.
•  Ensure compliance in employees time, attendance and annual leave escalating as required.

Safety & Compliance

•  Ensure all Health and Safety protocols, including PPE usage and safe work practices.
•  Ensure all personnel working on or visiting the production floor adhere to CEL policies / procedures.
•  Where repeated breaches of H&S policies occur, escalate to the Production Manager.
•  Participate in H&S accident and incident investigations.
•  Verify safe use of equipment and highlight any issues / defects to the Production Manager.
•  Maintain the production environment in an audit ready state.
•  Maintain compliance with ISO standards and company procedures.

What You’ll Need

•  Technical Diploma or Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or related field.
•  +3 years in low-voltage assembly or similar manufacturing environment.
•  Previous supervisory or team leader experience required.
•  Strong understanding of mechanical / electrical assembly processes.
•  Ability to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
•  Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
•  Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with ERP systems.
•  Results-driven with a focus on quality and efficiency.
•  Strong organizational and planning ability.
•  Ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.
• We strongly believe that seeking out and hiring the most diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the
• way to create an exceptional and innovative workplace for our employees which will deliver excellence in service
• to our customers. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience to join this
• multicultural, hard-working team.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• A dynamic and growing team focused on innovation and excellence