Team Lead, Assembly Ops – Flexible Hours & Growth

Danfoss; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus system

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Flexible working hours

Personal insurance

Employee Resource Groups

State of the art virtual work enviro n

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Danfoss in Ames, IA is seeking an Operations Team Leader for our Assembly Operations team. You will safely lead production activities, manage resources, and deliver high-quality products on time while driving continuous improvement.

You will monitor KPIs, mentor staff, and partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to optimize processes and manufacturing performance. Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing, assembly, or production environment.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Experience using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience leading Kaizen or other continuous improvement events preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and drive results through cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities and maintain a strong presence on the shop floor to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets are achieved.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze production performance, and develop action plans to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify waste and opportunities using process flow and Pareto analyses.
• Lead RCPS activities, ensure corrective actions are completed on time, and drive sustainable results.
• Maintain and improve 5S standards and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Respond to production escalations, support issue resolution, and coordinate resources to minimize disruptions.
• Manage staffing levels and labor allocation to support changing production demands.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to improve processes, product quality, and manufacturing performance.
• Provide coaching, recognition, and feedback to employees while fostering an engaged team environment.
• Partner with leaders across shifts to ensure alignment and support Assembly Operations objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team building

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

5S

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

5S

Root Cause Analysis

Kaizen

Process Flow Analysis

Pareto Analysis

Job description

Danfoss in Ames, IA is seeking an Operations Team Leader for our Assembly Operations team. You will safely lead production activities, manage resources, and deliver high-quality products on time while driving continuous improvement.

You will monitor KPIs, mentor staff, and partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to optimize processes and manufacturing performance. Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM.