Aluminum Extrusion Production Lead

Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc. in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the production department, oversee setup and operation of extrusion machinery, and ensure adherence to quality systems.

The role emphasizes developing quality programs under ISO9001 and IATF16949, training staff, scheduling production within cost and quality targets, and driving Kaizen and 5S initiatives while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Preferably in automotive or extrusion.
• Experience with ISO9001 and IATF16949 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production department and coordinate machine setup and operations.
• Develop and implement ISO9001 and IATF16949 quality systems.
• Train workers on methods and techniques per quality standards.
• Schedule production to meet cost and quality targets.
• LeadKaizen and 5S improvements.
• Maintain KPI and production metrics; manage personnel data.
• Enforce safety and PPE usage.

Skills

Supervision

Manufacturing

Lean/Kaizen

Quality control

Non-ferrous metals

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc. in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the production department, oversee setup and operation of extrusion machinery, and ensure adherence to quality systems.

The role emphasizes developing quality programs under ISO9001 and IATF16949, training staff, scheduling production within cost and quality targets, and driving Kaizen and 5S initiatives while maintaining a safe work environment.