Team Lead

Team Leader

Louisville, KY

Monday - Friday

$50,800 - $76,400

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Team Lead. As a Team Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing a team of twenty-one team members to ensure the successful completion of orders. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

RESPONISIBILITIES:

• Lead and motivate a team to compete daily orders.
• Allocate resources and manage workloads to ensure orders are completed daily.
• Responsible for department/shift in absence of supervision.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to help them achieve their full potential.
• Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective communication and coordination of activities.
• Evaluate and implement processes and tools to improve team efficiency and productivity.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
• Motivate team members to meet deadlines and productivity goals.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and Kaizen events.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve bottlenecks, process failures, incomplete procedures, supply chain problems and training deficiencies.
• Actively engage and collaborate with team for improvements of safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Provide root cause & short term corrective action for customer service and quality issues.
• Aid in troubleshooting problems within the function.
• Ensure the training of associates.
• Report violations of policies and procedures to supervisor.
• Attend and actively participate in start of shift meetings daily.
• Train in security and emergency response details.
• Spend 90% of time on the floor and 10% of time behind the computer.
• Work on floor as assigned.
• Needs to Drive PIT equipment.
  

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Proven experience as a team leader or supervisor in a similar role.
• Previous experience in a distribution center Warehouse is a MUST.
• Proven experience as a team leader or supervisor in a similar role.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Prefer a 2 year degree from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP or other relevant software applications.
  

REQUIREDINTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Ability to drive forklift and Cherry Picker.
• Actively develop leadership skills toward supervision.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions, and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline oriented environment.
• Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining a client service orientation.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
• Consistent attendance.
• Ability to take direction and accept supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations.
• Must be flexible with schedule to cover OT and absentee.
• Benefits
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits package starting on day one.
• Generous vacation and paid time off policy.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Positive and collaborative work environment

REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or moved up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 30 pounds.

Total Compensation = Pay range + Benefits

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. The salary range reflects both entry into the role and future growth. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, up to 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays per year, dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, companypaid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.

Defining Our Employee Value Proposition

At Tennant Company, we...

Discoverfulfilling work with opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition.

Drivethe quality and innovation our customers rely on in our products and services.

Connectwith people who care about each other, ourbrandsand our communities.

These are the principles that define how our employees experience Tennant Company, make Tennant a great place to grow your career, and are at the core of our legacy and future.Together, they serve as guideposts for working with our customers, our partners and one another.

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.