Team Lead - KHA - Springfield, OH

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POSITION SUMMARY The Team Leader is a key role responsible for leading and guiding a team towards achieving common goals. This position involves overseeing day-to-day operations, fostering teamwork, and ensuring optimal performance. The Team Leader will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of quality, meeting deadlines, and promoting a positive work environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Team Leadership: • Provide guidance, direction, and support to team members. • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment. • Collaborate with the supervisor to assign daily work to team members. • Monitor team member work and ensure that targets and deadlines are met. • Understand work in area and be able to fill in for absent team members. 2. Quality Control: • Implement and enforce quality control processes. • Conduct regular inspections to ensure product/process quality. • Address any issues related to product defects or deviations from standards. • Assist in customer claim investigation and resolutions. 3. Training and Development: • Train new team members on processes and procedures. • Provide ongoing training to enhance skills and knowledge. • Identify and address performance gaps within the team. 4. Safety Compliance: • Enforce safety policies and procedures. • Take actions to address any safety concerns. • Encourage safety observations. 5. Communication: • Professionally facilitate communication between team members and management. • Relay important information about goals and expectations. • Hold toolbox talks daily. Address and resolve conflicts within the team. 6. Continuous Improvement: • Identify opportunities for process improvement. • Monitor processes to optimize efficiency. • Implement changes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. • Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the team. REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: • Proven experience in a manufacturing environment. • Strong leadership and team management skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to make decisions under pressure and solve problems. • Understanding of safety regulations and a commitment to creating a safe work environment. • Flexibility to work in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment. • Strong organizational and time-management skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or equivalent is typically required. What we offer: Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more! Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks. Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year Konecranes moves what matters . Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category. Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency. At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community, and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work .