Conveyance Group Leader: Lead Lean Material Flow & Kanban

Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama seeks a Group Leader for the Conveyance team in its Kentucky plant. The role oversees hourly staff, optimizes material flow, and supports JIT/Kanban sequencing to ensure timely line-side delivery.

Candidates should have leadership experience, data-driven problem solving skills, and familiarity with material handling systems. Collaboration with engineering and automation vendors is essential for cost-effective improvements while maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• Requires previous supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Must be able to operate PIT equipment safely and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct hourly workforce to ensure two-way communication and efficient performance.
• Support production in evaluating customer needs and improve material flow.
• Design and implement material handling and delivery systems, including Kanban.
• Collaborate with automation vendors to verify cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

PIT equipment operation

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kanban systems

PIT equipment

Job description

Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama seeks a Group Leader for the Conveyance team in its Kentucky plant. The role oversees hourly staff, optimizes material flow, and supports JIT/Kanban sequencing to ensure timely line-side delivery.

Candidates should have leadership experience, data-driven problem solving skills, and familiarity with material handling systems. Collaboration with engineering and automation vendors is essential for cost-effective improvements while maintaining safety.