What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician Lead - 2nd Shift (3pm - 1am) position at Danfoss?
The Impact You'll Make
The Team Leader is responsible for achieving business objectives in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. This role supports Shift Leaders, Supervisors, and Managers in tactical decision-making, process improvement, and training initiatives. The Team Leader must demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement. A significant portion of the workday will be spent auditing, coaching, training, and facilitating problem-solving. All relevant information is communicated promptly to the Production Supervisor or Shift Leader.
This is an onsite, 2nd Shift position at our facility in Tallahassee, Fl, working 3pm to 1am.
Key Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing
What We're Looking For
What You'll Get From Us
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.
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.
The Team Leader is responsible for achieving business objectives in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. This role supports Shift Leaders, Supervisors, and Managers in tactical decision-making, process improvement, and training initiatives. The Team Leader must demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement. A significant portion of the workday will be spent auditing, coaching, training, and facilitating problem-solving. All relevant information is communicated promptly to the Production Supervisor or Shift Leader.
This is an onsite, 2nd Shift position at our facility in Tallahassee, Fl, working 3pm to 1am.
Key Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Doing
- Facilitate root-cause problem solving (RCPS) with employees to address obstacles impacting Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals, using DBS/DPP tools.
- Develop team members through training, counseling, and performance monitoring; provide feedback and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
- Make and execute decisions on work assignments to support KPIs and cross-training; foster skill development across the team.
- Coach and mentor team members to achieve high performance, empowerment, and teamwork.
- Lead 5S activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Take ownership of operational targets, ensuring focus on KPIs across the team and support groups.
- Monitor compliance with process and quality standards.
- Promote change and innovation, building a culture of continuous improvement.
- Track productivity and quality, taking corrective actions as needed.
- Model ethical behavior and Danfoss’s Behaviors in Action, supporting core organizational values.
- Serve as an extension of the Supervisor or Shift Leader, directing and assigning employees; act as point-of-contact in their absence.
- Troubleshoot quality issues, equipment problems, and operational challenges.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience; preferably in the functional area being led.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Experience in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Proven ability to lead teams in a manufacturing 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 annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
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.
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.