Team Lead (Assembly) / 3rd Shift (8:00 pm to 6:00 am)

Danfoss; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan with companymatch

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Danfoss in Shawnee, OK is seeking a capable supervisor support for the 3rd shift, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am. You will assist the supervisor in coordinating activities of assigned employees to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost and lean goals.

Lead by example in safety, attendance, 5-S, standard work and teamwork, coaching staff and driving continuous improvement. This is a safety-sensitive, on-site manufacturing role requiring strong collaboration with engineering and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years manufacturing or repair experience.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and blueprints.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Drive for results.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Support labor standards, quality standards, and lean initiatives.
• Assist in planning and managing personnel, technology, and materials.
• Coordinate meetings and contribute to evaluations.
• Communicate and collaborate with peers, supervisors, and engineers to ensure quality.
• Provide coaching, training and build a cohesive team.
• Review PC boards, audit standard work, diagnose production issues.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team coordination

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical training

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Impact You'll Make

Assist the Supervisor in the coordination, facilitation and motivation of the activities of all assigned employees to meet or exceed safety, quality, delivery, cost, lean and efficiency goals. Lead by example in areas such as safety, ethical standards, attendance, sense of urgency, team philosophy, initiative, quality assurance, standard work, 5-S, product knowledge, positive attitude, interpersonal communication skills and professional presence.

The Impact You'll Make

Assist the Supervisor in the coordination, facilitation and motivation of the activities of all assigned employees to meet or exceed safety, quality, delivery, cost, lean and efficiency goals. Lead by example in areas such as safety, ethical standards, attendance, sense of urgency, team philosophy, initiative, quality assurance, standard work, 5-S, product knowledge, positive attitude, interpersonal communication skills and professional presence.

This is a 3rd Shift position, working Monday through Thursday, 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure compliance with Danfoss safety initiatives and regulations, including eye safety, hearing conservation, machine guarding, ergonomic practices, lockout/tagout, SDS procedures, OSHA requirements, and Environmental Health & Safety programs.
• Support Engineering Labor Standards, Quality Standards, and other Danfoss policies, programs, and continuous improvement initiatives while promoting a lean culture philosophy.
• Assist the Supervisor in planning and managing personnel, technology, and materials; support meetings (safety, start-up, 2nd tier, Continuous Improvement Team, etc.); and contribute to performance evaluations.
• Communicate and collaborate with peers, supervisors, and engineers to ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, standard work compliance, and achievement of departmental, plant, division, and corporate goals.
• Provide employee coaching, training, and skill development; lead by example to build a cohesive, improvement-oriented team and maintain a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Review PC boards, audit standard work, assist in assessing and diagnosing production-related issues, meet supervisor-established standards, and perform other related duties and assignments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ manufacturing or repair experience in similar manufacturing/production environment
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and blueprints
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Drive for results

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Vocational School training, which includes comparable experience.
• Experience with ERP systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Frequent use of hands for tools and small components
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50lbs regularly
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crawl for certain tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Works in a production environment where inattention could cause injury

This is a safety sensitive position.

This position is classified as Safety-Sensitive under the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act.

What You’ll Get From Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

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