Team Coordinator; Vane Machining​/1st Shift

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 lead problem solving activities in the absence and availability of a supervisor.

This is a 1st Shift position.

• Work directly on production lines at a targeted minimum 90% of the day.
• Lead the Shift Start meeting, confirm attendance of associates in the department, assign associates to workstations, and flex associates to other areas as needed.
• Ensure staffing assignments and gaps are communicated day to day when needed.
• Look ahead to ensure adequate orders, parts supply, and downstream capacity to allow the team to operate at full rate.
• Record hourly registration to meet targets agreed with supervisor and coordinate 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 ensure all associates follow safety rules and practices.
• Keep performance and problem solving boards up-to-date on a daily basis.
• Keep hourly registrations current, with deviations recorded on Pareto Chart and take proactive steps to address them.
• Facilitate Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) processes and follow up on open Just‑do‑its (JDI) and 4‑Steps to close them timely.
• Coordinate with production supervisor and trainers to ensure cross‑training increases associate capabilities.
• Maintain constant attention to potential improvements to production processes and elevate suggestions.
• Ensure SOPs and any WI are followed, and work with Supervisors and Manufacturing Engineers to continuously improve them.
• Perform 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.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One to three years of manufacturing line experience at Danfoss.
• Two years of experience operating CNC machines at Danfoss.

• Three to five 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.

• Computer skills: MFG Pro, SAP, Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Basic math skills.
• Must have the skills and knowledge to run all jobs in the assigned department.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Understand the eight types of waste and ten Lean principles and can explain how to use them to improve.
• Problem‑solving skills and a facts‑based 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.

• 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.

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.