Job Description
Job Title:  Operations Team Leader - 3rd Shift
Req ID:  49380
Job Location (Short):  Freeport, IL, USA
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category:  Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type:  On-site

The Impact You'll Make

 

As an Operations Leader – 3rd Shift, you are at the heart of our success. You will be on the front line of our operations, empowered to lead a dedicated team and make the critical decisions that drive our performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

 

This is a role for a true coach and mentor. Your primary impact will be in developing your people, fostering a culture of teamwork and motivation, and guiding your team in problem-solving and continuous improvement every single day.

 

Your leadership will directly shape the work environment and ensure that we not only meet our daily production goals but also build a stronger, more efficient, and more engaged team for the future.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Operations Leader, you are the engine of our daily operations. You will have the opportunity to:

 

  • Lead, coach, and develop a dedicated production team, managing performance and creating a work environment that fosters morale and motivation.
  • Drive daily excellence by owning your department’s performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost, ensuring your team meets its commitments.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement by leading root cause problem-solving activities and empowering your team to eliminate waste.
  • Ensure operational stability by creating, training, and auditing standard work, making sure processes are followed safely and efficiently.
  • Serve as the key communication link between your team, other shifts, and support departments to ensure smooth and collaborative operations.

What We're Looking For

 

We are looking for a natural leader who is passionate about people and processes. The ideal candidate will have:

 

  • Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in a leadership or supervisory role
  • A strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • A genuine passion for coaching, developing, and empowering team members to achieve their full potential.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to foster teamwork and drive for results.
  • The ability to make sound decisions by combining data with experience and good judgment.

 

Ready to lead from the front and build a high-performing team? Apply now to make your mark.

What You'll Get from Us

 

 

  • We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  • You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  • We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  • You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 


 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Information at a Glance

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.