Team Lead, Logistics Jobs

Location: Sequence Center
Working hours: 40
DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Team Lead will serve as a subject matter expert in the front-line activities and processes of an area such as assembly, disassembly, machining, quality, warehouse, or logistics. The Manufacturing Team Lead will also be required to motivate, train, and develop front-line staff. This role will play an instrumental role in modeling and driving the Deutz AG values of the business, including safety, passion, a pioneering spirit, valuing knowledge, and taking ownership. The Manufacturing Team Lead will also assist in mentoring and coaching employee talent while driving continuous improvement in our processes. The Manufacturing Team Lead will liaise with shipping, production, pickers, and our operations Supervisor to accomplish line production needs and to keep up with scheduling daily shipping requests.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Manufacturing Team Lead be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Initiate and assist in driving process improvements
• Ensure that staff members are adhering to company policies and procedures
• Perform and participate in safety improvement audits weekly
• Effectively communicate, motivate, and develop front-line staff
• Execute and lead in 5S responsibilities
• Consistently lead and model the Deutz AG values among team
• Lead, train, and coach manufacturing front-line staff to ensure requirements are met for production, quality, and employee safety
• Will act as a key member in building and promoting a safe work environment and culture
• Assist in monitoring the performance of production staff
• Ensure production goals and quality standards are met on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
• Other duties as assigned
• Track and report KPIs of production areas

Supervisory Responsibilities: The role will have 6-8 direct reports (Pickers).
Travel Demands: Anticipated domestic and international travel is approximately 0 -10% depending on business needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required
Preferred
Description
X
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
X
Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing or leadership experience required
X
Excellent communication and leadership skills
X
Must be Green Belt certified within 12 months of training.
X
Able to effectively communicate in a group setting
X
Knowledgeable and skilled in using mechanical tools
X
Skilled and able to think critically and problem solve
X
Ability to multitask & perform all physical requirements
X
Skilled with using Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint)
X
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training is preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Frequent, brief exposure to typical engine cleaning and manufacturing environments.
• Warehouse and dynamometer room environment. Subject to noise, dust, diesel fuel, oil. No A/C.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Demand Requirement
Frequency
Concentration
Daily
Sitting
Daily
Communication
Daily
Vision
Daily
Verbal
Daily
Standing
Daily
Hearing/Listening
Daily
Lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
Daily
Bending
Daily
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
EEO Statement
DEUTZ is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, DEUTZ also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.