Operations Team Leader jobs in Ames, IA

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Team Leader Operational Services – 2nd shift (2:00pm-10:00pm) to join us at our Ames, Iowa location in the US.

The Team Leader Operational Services will drive operational excellence, including metric performance (Safety, Quality, 5S, Delivery, Productivity, Cost and Morale), process innovation and talent development. Also, responsible for fostering teamwork, involvement and a positive team culture that values safety, quality and overall excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a robust, effective production performance process
• Meet or exceed performance metrics (KPI targets)
• Create clear, documented expectations for each team member
• Provide regular feedback, both formal and informal
• Recognize good and excellent performance regularly
• Correct performance problems
• Direct daily activities hands-on and via Team Coordinators
• Ensure robust, standard systems are in place and followed
• Manage variable activity rates, including staffing
• Promote teamwork and enthusiasm
• Reinforce safety, safe behaviors and deliberate actions
• Promote quality excellence and customer satisfaction
• Role model actions and behaviors
• Facilitate effective weekly team meetings with relevant content
• Communicate externally "voice of the team"
• Link actions and improvements to KPI's
• Develop Team Coordinators and others
• Monitor production and have strong shop floor presence (typically 30 minutes or more of each hour)
• Know "hot spots" and monitor them closely
• Identify waste and losses; look with a critical eye
• Question and challenge
• Ensure goals are being met or effective recovery plans are in place
• React and resolve issues with urgency and ownership
• Respond to Team Coordinator escalations and assign resources to quickly resolve issues, escalate to Manager as required

Background & Skills

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field
• Supply Chain and/or Financial experience
• Related leadership experience
• Good Communications Skills (Oral and Written)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Team player\building positive working relationships
• Supply Chain and/or Financial experience

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• 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 – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate,

dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.