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Hourly Manufacturing Lead Specialist

Copeland
Lebanon, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/7/2026
About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. 

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Job Title: HLMS (Hourly Lead Manufacturing Specialist) Warehouse – Weekend Day Shift

Salary Grade: Hourly Grade 4

Dept: HVACR AMER.US.Lebanon. Assembly

Summary

This position will be a day shift opening on the new Weekend shift working 12 hours per day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

This is a self-directed position that assists Team Leaders with warehouse activities relating to employees, changeovers, scheduling, quality processes, maintenance support, training of team members, and overall support for maximum line productivity. Will perform work that utilizes robots in the manufacturing processes. The incumbent must have strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with others. Must have strong knowledge of production process to assist in coordinating team member activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Ensures compliance with workplace policies and procedures, including health and safety culture, continuous improvement, federal & state regulations, and 5S 1.
  • Assists team members for successful performance of all production processes, including in-process quality checks, pivoting to react to production issues, schedule/tooling changes, gauging, and calibrating equipment to eliminate and/or anticipate problems.
  • Supports Team Leader with supervision of employee productivity, facilitates training of new or new-to-role team members, directs the work of hourly team members.
  • Collaborate with Team Leader to deliver communications during whiteboard meetings or other methods, regarding workplace activities and plant-wide information/news.
  • Assist maintenance, engineering, and managers with tasks related to prototype activities, new product pilots, daily production needs, procedures, and/or continuous process improvements.
  • Working with quality auditors during line audits, evaluating daily rejects and scrap, troubleshooting for root cause of issues and drives process corrective actions.
  • Monitors performance of team members. Recommends recognition and/or performance/attendance corrective action as necessary to the Team Leader and/or Manager.
  • Gain working knowledge of robot pendant operation in order to support production needs or training of others.
  • Partners with Team Leader and/or Manager in executing line/department key performance metrics per established goals.
  • Evaluates daily workforce capabilities, identifying gaps in work force utilization, workspace requirements, workflow design, and equipment utilization for purpose of improving efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Equivalent experience gained as a Copeland Floor Support Tech, Manufacturing Specialist, or highly experienced Copeland Line 8 operator. No documented issues on performance or issues that are disruptive to work operations within the last 6 months.

PREFERRED EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

The preferred HLMS candidate would have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in related competencies in a manufacturing environment. Proficient knowledge of Work Panel View and SPC charts. Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office software. Strong analytical and problem- solving skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Associate degree or certification in related discipline required.

At least two years of manufacturing related experience.

Critical Skills

Basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate simple percentages. Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel). Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines. Excellent verbal/written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly communicate with all levels of organization effectively.

Physical Demands

Ability to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods while performing functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach overhead with hands and arms; grasp; stoop; kneel; and/or crouch. Must meet job standards for visual ability, speaking, and hearing in a manufacturing environment. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Environmental conditions include flashing lights on machines and Powered Industrial Vehicles, random noises such as horns and alarms.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Copeland LP is an equal opportunity employer. It will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave. 

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com

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