Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Job Summary

Work Shift

1 - First Shift

Are you the type of person who can lead people of all backgrounds and prioritize work to meet customer needs? In this role you will support the day-to-day work of our production team members and collaborate with other areas to continually improve processes and meet customer demand. You will facilitate communication, ensure proper training is in place, and plan and direct the work of team members. We’re looking for individuals who communicate well and lead others with technical expertise.

What You’ll Do

1. Model and drive the need for customer-focused team members while moving product to the next stage in the value stream process.

2. Apply lean principles to support the team and complete follow-up items from Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement.

3. Collect current and accurate information on the managing for daily improvement (MDI) board to drive counter measure completion and communicate with team members. Assists Area Manager with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Scorecards and ensures key safety processes are being met.

4. Ensure team members have appropriate tools to effectively complete their job tasks.

5. Prioritize opportunities for current team member development and facilitate training of new team members. Ensure cross-training is in place for maximum coverage and support of processes. Train team members in safe work practices and enforce safety rules and procedures.

6. Primary back-up for Area Manager when they are absent.

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or HiSET.

• Minimum two years' experience in Production Team Leader role.

• Experience leading a team in a minimum of two departments (I.E., machining, weld, paint, assembly).

• Ability to lead others in alignment with the Vermeer characteristics and behaviors.

• Ability to positively influence, coach, mentor, and develop new and existing Production Team Leaders.

• Ability to perform problem solving techniques and root cause analysis.

• Demonstrated understanding of performance measurements including, but not limited to, safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory.

• Understanding of lean principles. Has led or participated in at least three Kaizen events.

• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.

• Ability to assess, evaluate, and carry out appropriate action in multiple situations.

• Understanding of equipment, machinery, and advanced manufacturing processes.

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish, preferred.

Travel

• No travel is expected of this position.

  Essential Functions

Standing: Continuously

Sitting: Occasionally

Walking: Frequently

Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral

Twisting: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Bending - Trunk: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Bending - Neck: Occasionally (up to 15 degree flex for up to 2 minutes)

Elevated Work/Reach: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally (up to 2 minutes in position)

Climbing: Occasionally

Pulling: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

Pushing: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

RH Grip: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

LH Grip: Rarely (up to 70 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)

RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)

LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 15 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)

Floor to Waist Lift: Rarely (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs)

Horizontal Lift: (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs) Frequently (up to 10 lbs) Continuously (up to 5 lbs)

Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 40 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs)

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at (641) 621-8767 or at hr@vermeer.com .

Interested? We’d love to get to know you.