2nd Shift Production Lead — Lean & 5S Coordinator

NSK Americas, Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NSK Americas, Inc. seeks a Shift Supervisor / Production Team Lead for the 2nd Shift at our Franklin, IN hub plant to coordinate safety, quality, production, and cost goals. The role leads line activities and drives lean 5S standardization.

Responsibilities include directing production, enforcing safety and quality, and communicating shift updates. You will coordinate with other supervisors and discuss management on issues related to quality, equipment, and team concerns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with related experience.
• Preferred technical diploma or associate degree with manufacturing exposure.
• Experience in supervisory roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of team members engaged in the production line.
• Enforce all safety and quality standards.
• Inform team of safety, quality, production, manning, and line condition updates.
• Coordinate with other supervisors on operations and activities within or between departments.
• Discuss with management: Quality Concerns, Production Status, Equipment & Line Issues, Team Member problems, grievances, or areas for improvement.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Observe work and monitor activity to uphold all plant standards.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and reports to determine production requirements.
• Utilize 5S and Lean production principles to improve SOPs.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

5S principles

Safety standards

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical diploma or associate degree

Job description

NSK Americas, Inc. seeks a Shift Supervisor / Production Team Lead for the 2nd Shift at our Franklin, IN hub plant to coordinate safety, quality, production, and cost goals. The role leads line activities and drives lean 5S standardization.

Responsibilities include directing production, enforcing safety and quality, and communicating shift updates. You will coordinate with other supervisors and discuss management on issues related to quality, equipment, and team concerns.