What are the responsibilities and job description for the VT Production Team Lead position at Danfoss?
Job Description
The Team Leader is responsible for meeting business commitments for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. The position aids the Shift Leader(s), Supervisor(s), and Manager(s) in tactical decision making and facilitates process improvements and training. The Team Leader possesses leadership ability and highly effective communication skills. The position is expected to spend much of the workday on auditing, training, coaching, and facilitating continuous improvement. The Team Leader communicates all pertinent information to the Production Supervisor or Shift Leader.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.
o Facilitates root-cause problem solving (RCPS) with employees to overcome obstacles to achieving Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives. Manages their individual work cell using the DBS / DPP tools.
o Develops each team member to become effective in his/her job through training, counseling, and checking results. Monitors and evaluates performance of employees and provides feedback as required. Recommends corrective actions as required.
o Makes and executes decisions regarding work assignments that support KPIs and cross-training. Responsible for developing other team members.
o Coaches the team(s) to achieve success. Fosters a culture of employee empowerment, high-performance and teamwork. Mentors team members and facilitates team-driven performance.
o Takes responsibility for 5S activities within organization with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
o Takes ownership for the achievement of operational targets. Coaches team members and support groups to focus on KPIs.
o Monitors conformance to process and quality standards and ensures compliance.
o Drives change and innovation. Builds continuous improvement culture within team(s).
o Tracks productivity and quality, taking actions as necessary to meet KPIs.
o Behaves ethically and responsively. Models Danfoss’s “Behaviors in Action” and supports the core values of the organization.
o Serves as an extension of the Supervisor or Shift Leader. Directs and assigns employees as needed. Serves as designated leader / point-of-contact in the absence of Supervisor or Manager.
o Engages in troubleshooting quality issues, equipment issues, and any other operational challenges.
o Other duties as assigned
Background & Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
o High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
o Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience, preferred candidates will have related experience in the functional area that they will be leading.
Preferred Qualifications: (Education, Skills, Experience, and/or Languages that are nice to have but not required):
o Post-secondary education is preferred, but not required.
o Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience, preferred candidates will have related experience in the functional area that they will be leading.
o Experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel are preferred.
Other Competencies:
o Written and verbal communication
Employee Benefits
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
- Bonus system
- Paid vacation
- Personal insurance
- Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
- Employee Referral Program
This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.
Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.
Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
