Team Leader - 2nd shift VDC

Trane Technologies - Vidalia, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Vidalia, GA

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Team Leader for the 2nd shift VDC at Trane Technologies is responsible for leading a production team in a manufacturing environment, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in operations. This role involves hands-on support in assembly and welding tasks, training new team members, and coordinating workflow to meet production goals. The Team Leader acts as a champion for safety and quality, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an absolute commitment to safety and model safe behavior; act as safety champion for the team.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality; act as quality champion for the team.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all jobs within the team; coordinate job rotation and flexing of team members to ensure workflow and production goals are met.
• Effectively communicate with associates at all levels including material handlers and production leaders.
• Understand operational excellence and comply with standard work requirements for the team leader position.
• Update MDI boards and maintain simple metrics and prioritization.
• Recommend work schedules and coordinate workforce planning.
• Conduct job hazard assessments and simple EHS related tasks.
• Develop and encourage team members to meet performance goals.
• Improve the line through simple problem solving.
• Support the manufacturing process through technical skills such as welding or assembly.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years or more manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience influencing others.
• Knowledge and application of Lean Principles.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to train others.
• Good written and oral interpersonal communication skills.
• Team-focused and cooperative across teams and shifts.
• Demonstrated sustained exemplary performance in attitude, attendance, and ability.
• Knowledge of OPEX preferred.
• Initiative and creativity in problem solving.
• Ability to promote a clear quality vision.
• Ability to promote continuous improvement in products, services, and processes.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of TLDP or another Leadership training course.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs
• Inclusive and respectful workplace culture