Aluminum Production Supervisor — Quality & Kaizen Leader

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions in Bowling Green, KY seeks a production supervisor to oversee setup and operation of production machines for aluminum extrusion parts. The role emphasizes establishing and maintaining ISO9001 and IATF16949 quality systems, training workers, and coordinating daily production within cost and quality targets.

The candidate should have a four-year degree or equivalent experience and at least two years of supervisory manufacturing experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO9001 and IATF16949 quality systems.
• Ability to supervise, train, and develop staff.
• Experience with Kaizen and 5S initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates production department activities.
• Develops and implements quality systems and audits.
• Trains workers by explaining methods and demonstrating techniques.
• Plans production schedules within cost and quality standards.
• Monitors KPI and production needs; resolves issues to prevent delays.
• Manages HRIS personnel data and employee actions.
• Ensures safety compliance and leads by example.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Training & development

Safety leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HRIS

ISO/QMS

Job description

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions in Bowling Green, KY seeks a production supervisor to oversee setup and operation of production machines for aluminum extrusion parts. The role emphasizes establishing and maintaining ISO9001 and IATF16949 quality systems, training workers, and coordinating daily production within cost and quality targets.

The candidate should have a four-year degree or equivalent experience and at least two years of supervisory manufacturing experience, with strong