Team Coordinator - Assembly​/1st Shift

Position: Team Coordinator - Assembly / 1st Shift
Job Description

Job Title:

Team Coordinator - Assembly / 1st Shift

Req :

49797

Job Location (Short):

Searcy, AR, USA

Employment Type:

Full Time

Segment:

Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category:

Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type:

On-site

The Impact You'll Make
The Team Coordinator is a production employee that takes a working leadership role in the operation of a work area. This role will instruct associates on job tasks, complete tracking metrics, report causes for deviations, and leads problem solving activities in the absence or availability of a supervisor.

This is a 1st Shift position.

What You'll Be Doing
Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Work directly on production lines at a targeted minimum 90% of the day.
Lead the Shift Start meeting, confirms attendance of associates in the department, assigns associates to workstations, and flexes associates to other areas as needed when needed.
Ensure staffing assignments and gaps are communicated day to day when needed.
Look ahead to make sure there are adequate orders, parts supply, and downstream capacity to allow the team to operate at full rate when needed.
Responsible for meeting targets agreed to with supervisor by recording the hourly registration. Coordinate and prioritize daily activities. Lead, motivate, and support associates throughout the day by keeping them informed of production expectations, scheduling, and other pertinent information.
Role model for safety and ensures that all associates in the area follow safety rules and practices.
Keep Performance and Problem Solving boards up-to-date on a daily basis when needed.
Ensure hourly registrations are kept current, with deviations recorded on the Pareto Chart in order to take proactive steps to address those throughout the workday.
Facilitate Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) processes and status meetings, and follow-up on open Just-do-its (JDI) and 4-Steps to have them resolved and closed in timely fashion when needed.
Coordinate with production supervisor and trainers to ensure cross-training is conducted to increase capabilities of associates and enable flexibility when needed.
Maintain a constant attention to potential improvements that can be made to production processes and escalate suggestions.
Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and any Work Instructions (WI) are followed, and work with Supervisors and Manufacturing Engineers to continuously improve them.
Performs regular audits of associates on the production lines to ensure compliance with Standard Work, 5S+, etc.
Work with support functions (Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering) to coordinate improvement activities requiring their support.
What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED
1 year experience working in Assembly or Test roles at Danfoss.

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years in a manufacturing environment with team lead experience
Equipment troubleshooting, material handling, and production planning experience.
Experience leading problem solving and continuous improvement or kaizen activities.

Job Criteria:

Computer skills: MFG Pro, SAP, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Power Point
Basic math skills
Must have the skills and knowledge to run all jobs in the assigned department

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Understands the 8 types of Waste and 10 Lean Principles and can explain how they can be used to make improvements.
Problem Solving Skills
Facts-based problem solving approach
Able to teach basic problem solving tools to co-workers
Works systematically and persistently with problem solving
Able to motivate teams in continuous improvement
Eager to find solutions to daily issues with a "just do it" mentality
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 like paid holidays, paid time off, 401k 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.
Ready to Make a Difference?
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.

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