Manufacturing Production Lead / 1st Shift
Req ID: 49342
Job Location (Short): Forest City, NC, 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 Manufacturing Production Manufacturing Lead operates production equipment to manufacture hydraulic hose. Additionally, the Manufacturing Lead will serve as the direct liaison between site leadership and the shift teammates. The Manufacturing Lead will be responsible for providing real time oversight and support to operators during their assigned shift and will be responsible for filling in during the absence of a supervisor on that shift.
The job reports to the shift Manufacturing Supervisor. This is a 1st Shift position, working Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, with occasional Saturday overtime.
What You'll Be Doing
Maintaining satisfactory job performance in the Production Operator role while maintaining a favorable attendance standing.
Own Danfoss Business Systems (DBS) boards and reporting for the assigned shift. Host the daily PMS board meetings and provide direction to this process. Ensure Cell information and performance metrics are updated in real time and daily to ensure accuracy of reporting and performance visibility across site.
Be the point of contact for operators on the assigned shift. Support operators in making determinations regarding capacity, quality, scheduling, changeovers, and other directives provided by site leadership.
Provide direction to operators on assigned shift regarding scheduling and oversight of breaks and lunches.
Ensure assigned Cell is maintaining good 5S criteria and general housekeeping standards (Daily E-Stop checks, 5S audits, 5S cleaning tasks).
Cross Train to other machines/equipment to better position the plant for success.
Communicate daily with Shift Supervisor on items related to factory performance. Provide oversight to Gemba reporting, and interrupter tracking to provide real time information to site leadership.
What We're Looking For
Required (Basic) Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Basic computer skills in Microsoft applications (skills assessment will be required)
Must not have any corrective actions beyond a verbal warning (performance/quality/attendance) in the last 12 months
Preferred Qualifications
One year or more manufacturing experience (lead experience preferred)
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work successfully in team environment, and ability to lead and make decisions
Good organizational skills
Ability to adapt to changing situations and be flexible in a fast-paced environment
Job Criteria
In addition to machine operations, maintains a safe, clean and orderly work environment through effective housekeeping, 5S and TPM practices. Job performance measures include safety, quality, inventory, on time delivery and productivity.
Other duties as assigned by site leadership.
Physical Requirements and Additional Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to walk, talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch, as well as lift up to 35 pounds in a safe manner and push/pull reels of hose. *While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is at a level the company requires hearing protection. The employee must be physically able to wear appropriate PPE.
Additional Requirements and Skills:
Attendance: High expectations for timeliness and communication of absences for preapproval. Ability to work overtime on some Saturdays.
Safety: Follows safety & housekeeping standards and procedures, uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), awareness and concern for the safety of others
Quality: Follows standard work procedures, self acknowledges and corrects mistakes, works to avoid errors and get it right the first time
Productivity: Ability to meet or exceed productivity goals, manages time wisely, stays on task requiring little supervision to get the job done, and proactively seeks out projects to enhance productivity
Teamwork: respects others, shares information, gives & receives feedback, works interdependently with co-workers to accomplish team goals. Works with others to resolve conflicts and promote positive work environment
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 time off, paid holidays, 401k retirement plan with employer 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.
Information at a Glance
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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 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
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 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.
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