3rd Shift Production Team Leader - Lean/6S Expert

Linak US; Berrytown (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Linak US is seeking a Manufacturing Production Team Leader for the 3rd shift (10:00 PM–6:30 AM) in Louisville, KY. You will lead a team of assemblers, assign daily work, drive safety, quality, and productivity targets, and apply Lean/6S practices on the floor.

Expect collaboration with support teams and ongoing coaching to develop team members. The role requires 1–3 years of manufacturing leadership, strong teamwork, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required, preference of Associate’s Degree in a related field.
• 1–3 years manufacturing experience, preference of 1–3 years manufacturing leadership.
• Excellent interaction and team work skills; goal orientation and enthusiasm.
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes and communicate with technical staff.
• IT knowledge and proficiency in Excel/Word; comfortable in a high‑stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Daily Cell Leadership – Measured by Productivity and Efficiency.
• Designate daily work assignments to fulfill capacity and training needs.
• Assist in developing the team, elevate gaps to supervisor.
• Assess Team Member performance, behavior, and attendance weekly.
• Responsible for PMS boards, daily reporting, OEE bridge, and Daily Action List.
• Complete or delegate Work Order administration and documentation.
• Identify and resolve issues within the production area and coordinate with support teams.
• Back up other Team Leaders as needed.
• Ensure Quality and Standardized Work compliance – DPPM/IDPMU/FPY.
• Coordinate/Manage Production Line Execution with Standardized Work Instructions and TPMs.
• Develop and communicate training plans, coach trainers, verify documentation.
• Coordinate supplier quality issues with Quality when required.
• Liaise on BOM, Specifications, Drawings to support team; maintain safety and lean standards.
• Perform regular 6S audits and reinforce Lean principles.
• All other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Lean principles

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in related field

Tools

MS Excel

IT knowledge

Job description

Linak US is seeking a Manufacturing Production Team Leader for the 3rd shift (10:00 PM–6:30 AM) in Louisville, KY. You will lead a team of assemblers, assign daily work, drive safety, quality, and productivity targets, and apply Lean/6S practices on the floor.

Expect collaboration with support teams and ongoing coaching to develop team members. The role requires 1–3 years of manufacturing leadership, strong teamwork, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.