Operations Team Leader

Segment:
Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category:
Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type:
On-site

As Operations Team Leader in our Ames Operations Assembly, you will support in safely managing activities and team resources within your area of operation to ensure timely delivery of quality units that will meet and exceed our customer expectations.

The Operations Team Leader will report to the Assembly Operations Manager and operate out of the Ames, IA facility. The working hours for this role is 6 am – 2pm. Relocation support and work authorization support cannot be provided for this position.

• You will monitor production, and have a strong shop floor presence.
• You will identify waste and opportunities through MIFAs and Pareto charts.
• You will work to respond to Team Coordinator escalations and quickly resolve issues.
• You will ensure 5S sustainment and improvement and lead and own the RCPS (Root Cause Problem Solving) process, ensure actions are getting complete on time and drive strong results.
• You will manage variable activity rates, including flexible staffing.
• You will work to foster teamwork and engagement and provide regular feedback (recognition and correction).

• High School/GED is required;
  College degree preferred
• Possess strong leadership skills within a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with in all levels of the organization
• Possess problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proven collaborator in building positive working relationships
• Previous experience leading continuous improvement events is preferred

• 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 like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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 39.000people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.