Team Leader, ProTeam

Team Leader, ProTeam

Req ID: 49745

Job Location (Short): Van Wert, OH, USA

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

The Impact You'll Make

The ProTeam Team Leader will be responsible for leading a team of various levels of Engineers, Technicians, Planners and Machine Operators. As the ProTeam Leader, you are responsible for Performance Evaluations, group measures, budget, setting work direction, exercising sound judgment, and approval of manufacturing and quoting procedures. Specifically, this position is responsible for the ProTeam day-to-day activities in the Van Wert, OH manufacturing plant.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the team according to the ProTeam strategic plan, including vision, mission and strategic metrics to drive behavior and results.

• Carry out strategic pricing/quoting plans by customer/application/product type to quote with efficiency and win targeted business.

• Maintain and Continuously Improve the content and use of standard work and playbooks for individuals and processes.Improve and maintain relationships with key sales team members and key customers.

• Lead with respect to budget in accordance with the profit and strategic plans of the Hydraulics FC Division and Van Wert Operations.Manage the daily activities of all department employees. This includes performance management, coaching, development, support, and follow-up for all assigned team members to ensure effective leadership.

• Implement, promote, and maintain a safe working environment.

• Partner with support groups, including EHS, Engineering, and Maintenance to ensure that adequate equipment is available and operated safely so as to adequately and efficiently conduct business.

• Evaluate all means and sources of information to assure manufacturability and cost effectiveness of all products produced through the ProTeam.Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all internal stakeholders including operations, customer service, purchasing and suppliers.

• Ensure team members are effectively trained and have access to the tools and resources to execute their job responsibilities adequately and efficiently.

• Develop, motivate and coach team members; act as an employee advocate.

• Fully engage workforce and drive change by empowering business partners with decision making and involvement and to act with a sense of urgency.

• Effectively administer the shift start-up meetings in area(s) of responsibility. This includes training, communication, and engagement of assigned team members and effectively delivering the required contentCoach employee behavior as necessary utilizing the Danfoss Leadership Model, Employee Handbook, peers and the HR team to ensure firm, fair, and consistent application of Danfoss's policies and procedures.

• Maintain an organizational structure that supports the ProTeam Strategy as well as the Van Wert Operational needs.Maintain close liaison with regional Application Engineering, Current Product Engineering and New Product Development teams to ensure strategies, goals and objectives are aligned.

• Complete AE activities as needed within ProTeam.

What We're Looking For

• A High School Diploma is required, Bachelors degree preferred.

• Detailed understanding of Finance and Accounting.

• A thorough technical knowledge of FC product lines including product designs, test methods, end product use, and the manufacturing methods and processes.

• An understanding of the current strategic plans of the Fluid Conveyance Group.

• The ability to effectively supervise people and motivate subordinates, while maintaining organizational harmony and meeting scheduled deadlines.

• Effective communication skills at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to work with functions outside of the ProTeam for the common good of Danfoss.

What You'll Get from Us

1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.

2. 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.

3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.

4. You'll receive benefits like 13th salary, 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.

Information at a Glance

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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 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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.

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