Team Lead

SWEP ensures efficient heat transfer where less means more. Since 1983, millions of our innovative brazed plate heat exchangers have been integrated into HVACR and industrial applications worldwide, enhancing the quality of life for billions of people. Our expertise in sustainable energy use has grown SWEP into a global company with more than 1,100 employees, five production sites and a presence in 50 countries. As part of Dover Corporation, we help redefine what is possible within the Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment. Make a difference. Visit swepgroup.com.

Job Title:  Team Lead

Location:  South Chesterfield, VA  

         

 

What we are looking for:

The Team Lead provides leadership and technical direction to a team of hourly production associates, ensuring that team members are working safely and productively, and meeting defined production and quality metrics. Team Leads lead by example, act proactively to ensure smooth team operations, and ensure effective collaboration within the team.

 

Essential Competencies: 

• Provide leadership and assist in job set-up.
• Direct daily activities in the work area to ensure daily production goals are met.
• Training and coaching of associates to include manufacturing practices, quality practices, and safety procedures.
• Identify parts and part descriptions using work order information.
• Identify proper hand tools to be used in forming the metal.
• Communication of job status between shifts and continuation of work in progress.
• Coordinate with supervisor for associate vacation requests.
• Hold safety meetings monthly.
• Perform appropriate preventive maintenance on equipment and tooling.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and order work area.
• Understand procedure for ordering metal, location of parts, and contacts for order notification.
• Sets the example for proper use of all safety equipment and apparel.
• Have a working understanding of all basic safety procedures.
• Understand emergency evacuation procedures.
• Understanding of all attendance and human resource policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

 

Minimum Quantifiable Competencies:

• 4 years of relevant experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
  
  

Preferred Competencies:

• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

 

Strengths needed for this role: 

 

• Customer Focus – builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations
• Manage Complexity – asks the right questions, evaluates
• Decision Quality – makes sound decisions, good judgement
• Action Oriented – readily acts, displays can-do attitude
• Directs Work – Delegates and distributes assignments and monitors’ progress
• Plans and aligns – sets objectives to align with broader organizational goals.
• Optimizes Work Processes – Seeks ways to identify, create and improve processes
• Ensures Accountability – accepts additional responsibilities
• Drives Results – pushes self and helps others achieve goals
• Collaborates – gains trust and support of others
• Interpersonal Savvy – Acts with diplomacy and tact, builds constructive relationships
• Drives Engagement – invites feedback and shares ownership, respects others
• Communicates Effectively – Attentively listens to others, provides timely and helpful information to others
• Self-Development – shows personal commitment and acts to continuously improve

Essential Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting or kneeling.
• Must be able to lift w