Team leader- Shipping

Inside The Role

Innovative products begin with talented, highly motivated individuals. Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the largest and most diverse company in the North American commercial vehicle market, invites you to join our dynamic team. When you work for a Daimler company, you join a global network of over 250,000 dedicated employees on six continents who share your passion. Be a part of a world-class team who keep the world moving through the manufacturing of Heavy Duty trucks.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care Of Our Team

This position offers:

• Starting pay of $24.79 hr. up to top pay of $35.42hr.*
• Quarterly gainsharing bonus potential

*additional $2.50/hr. shift differential for off-shifts

Benefits include: 401k (includes up to 8% match and non-elective contribution), full coverage benefit plan options, starting at 4 weeks paid vacation, 15 calendar holidays, paid sick/disability leave (including sick days), 8 weeks paid paternal leave, employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs, and tuition assistance.

What You Drive At DTNA

• Fill in for primary Team Leader(s) and perform all functions of the Team leader role to include successful completion of TL Standard Work.
• Plan and oversee daily workload and provide motivation and feedback to assigned team members.
• Apply TOS/Lean tools on a daily basis to ensure maximum quality and efficiency for assigned team.
• Train new employees, provide follow-up training, and cross training to existing employees.
• Perform standard work and 5S audits to facilitate continuous improvement and lead problem solving exercises for assigned team and work with other teams to support their problem solving efforts.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated record of superior work performance.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Must consistently display a positive attitude and willingness to accept responsibility
• Demonstrated record of developing and implementing suggestions as well as regular use of other TOS tools.
• Dedicated to learning TOS/continuous improvement concepts and applying them to the day-to-day operation.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Previous experience in a manufacturing (automotive/trucking) environment
• Previous mechanical experience
• High School Diploma / GED and further college education a plus

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s): Grand Prairie, TX US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type: Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America

We recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

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