Team Leader

About the position

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. Are you ready to work as a Team Leader on 2nd shift!! Hourly Pay Range: $26.39 per hour. Training requirement: 1st shift for 4+ weeks and, then move to 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the production department which includes: assigning work, encouraging team involvement, completing the performance management process for all team members, scheduling work, ensuring needed equipment is maintained and purchased, and developing and following departmental budget
• Manage employee relations
• Coach team members, through problem solving, to identify problem areas and solve them
• Monitor production orders or schedules to ensure product is manufactured, and scheduled delivery dates are met in order to plan department operations
• Coordinate department schedule and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of product meets specifications
• Train team members on procedures, methods, problem solving, prints, programming, quality requirements, and safety
• Coach team members on safety improvements/surveys and department inspections, and follow-up on safety issues
• Utilize Human Resources and/or manager to assist in solving unresolved work-related problems
• Assist with machine set-up, preventative maintenance, and machine repair when necessary
• Aid on-line at critical production points
• Uniformly, consistently, and fairly administer applicable plant policies practices, and procedures
• Maintain accurate records of production within department
• Aid in job bid selection process
• Comply with all DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures
• Use all designated Personal Protective Equipment as required

Requirements

• Work effectively with limited supervision
• Maintain good working relationships with all plant personnel
• Exhibit mechanical aptitude
• Positively motivate and effectively direct team members
• Set a positive example
• Retain knowledge of the department of operation
• Make sound decisions
• Maintain consistent high quality in work habits
• Communicate effectively with all plant employees
• Maintain accurate records
• Adhere to safety procedures
• Exhibit attention to detail
• Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast paced work environment
• Interact constructively and effectively with all plant employees
• Work in a team environment toward a common goal
• React to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned
• Maintain a pattern of regular and predictable attendance

Nice-to-haves

• A combination of education and experience, generally acquired through the attainment of a high school diploma, or equivalent plus a minimum of two years of trade school or qualified work experience