TEAM LEADER I - 1ST SHIFT - VDL

At Trane Technologies®  we Challenge Possible.
Our brands – including Trane® and Thermo King®   - create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind.
We boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world.
Job Summary.
Serve the production environment through leadership tasks, as well as supporting the manufacturing process through technical skill such as welding or assembly.
A significant amount of time will be spent performing production assembly.
Instructs others on how to perform all jobs within the team and trains new team members while communicating with material handlers, other team leaders, and production leaders to ensure material flow.
Responsibilities   1.
Demonstrate an absolute commitment to safety and models safe behavior; acts as safety champion for team.
2.
Demonstrate through actions and behavior a commitment to quality; acts as quality champion for team.
3.
Must demonstrate proficiency of all jobs within the team; coordinates team job rotation schedule and flexing of team members in assigned work area to ensure one piece work flow and that the team’s production goals are achieved.
4.
Effectively communicate with associates at all levels including material handlers, production leaders, etc.
5.
Knowledge & understanding of operational excellence and compliance with completing all standard work required of the team leader position.
6.
Update MDI boards and maintain simple metrics and prioritization 7.
Recommend work schedules and coordination of workforce planning 8.
Does job hazard assessments and simple EHS related tasks 9.
Developing and encouraging team members to meet 10.
Improving the line through simple problem solving 11.
Support the manufacturing process through technical skill such as welding or assembly   Qualifications and Requirements.
·        High School Diploma or GED required ·        2 years or more manufacturing experience preferred ·        Has not completed TLDP or another Leadership training course ·        Experience influencing others ·        Knowledge and application of the Lean Principles ·        Willingness to learn ·        Ability to train others ·        Must have good written and oral interpersonal communication skills.
·        Team focused and cooperative across teams and shifts.
·        Must be able to demonstrate sustained exemplary performance in attitude, attendance and ability.
·        Knowledge of OPEX preferred ·        Must display initiative and creativity in problem solving.
·        Must promote a clear quality vision.
·        Must be able to promote continuous improvement in products, services and processes.
·        Must be able to demonstrate strong computer skills.
(Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Physical Requirements.
·         Perform tasks requiring hand and eye coordination, with good hand dexterity (gripping and pinching repetitively) for more than 2/3’s of work shift ·         Lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing 10 pounds continuously, 25 pounds repetitively and 50 pounds occasionally.
Lifting or carrying objects over 50 pounds requires a two person lift, or a lift assist ·         Bend, twist, squat, kneel, and/or stoop repetitively 6 to 8 hours per day ·         Reach overhead repetitively for more than 2/3’s of work shift ·         Stand continuously for 8 to 10 hours per day ·         Climb up and down stairs up to 3 hours per day ·         Use of senses to detect quality defects and unsafe conditions ·         Basic visual requirements for precision work ·         Moderate physical exertion     This role has been designated by the Company as Safety Sensitive.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives.
We are proud of our winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core.
We share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.
We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.