Chassis Welding Group Lead: Drive Quality & Team Success

Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama is seeking an experienced manufacturing supervisor to lead team leads and hourly workers in a high‑volume production environment. You will plan and direct production operations, ensure safety, and maintain quality and 5S standards on the plant floor.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, coordinating training, solving problems, reviewing schedules, and driving cost reductions to meet yearly targets while supporting cross‑functional teams and ensuring timely

Qualifications

• Five years of production experience with at least two years in a supervisory position.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office products.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Preferred experience as Team Leader/Supervisor in automotive environments (Welding or Ecoat) and Plex experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of self and others by following all safety policies and wearing required PPE.
• Lead and direct activities of hourly workforce to ensure two-way communication and efficient performance.
• Evaluate, develop, and ensure appropriate training processes when employees move jobs.
• Aid team members in solving problems affecting performance; consult Manager/HR as needed.
• Review production schedules to ensure timely manufacturing and on-time delivery.
• Plan and review production operations, establishing priorities and sequences.
• Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and delays.
• Report machine or personnel issues to leadership.
• Ensure quality requirements and procedures are understood and met.
• Develop and coordinate cost reduction activities to meet yearly targets.
• Monitor and adjust to meet quality, productivity, safety, and 5S standards.
• Maintain regular attendance; work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Perform other duties to support YKTA goals and objectives.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Problem solving

Reading instructions

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLEX

Job description

Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama is seeking an experienced manufacturing supervisor to lead team leads and hourly workers in a high‑volume production environment. You will plan and direct production operations, ensure safety, and maintain quality and 5S standards on the plant floor.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, coordinating training, solving problems, reviewing schedules, and driving cost reductions to meet yearly targets while supporting cross‑functional teams and ensuring timely