Door Shop Lead

KPS Global LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KPS Global LLC is seeking a Team Lead for the Manufacturing team in Fort Worth, TX. You will coach and develop team members, manage daily production activities, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong communication, basic computer skills, and familiarity with lean practices. Spanish is a plus. This on-site position offers growth opportunities in a modern production environment.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication in English.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to analyze, perform root cause analysis, and have mechanical aptitude.
• Spanish language ability preferred.
• High School Diploma and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, safety and quality standards.
• Willingness to perform HR duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, training, counseling, and evaluating team members against production, safety, quality, and management standards.
• Managing team productivity, safety, and efficiency; communicating objectives status to the team.
• Performing duties in assigned area including assembly, machine operator, and material handling.
• Resolving issues via root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Inspecting products to ensure conformance to quality, engineering, and customer requirements.
• Completing electronic paperwork, checklists, blueprints, bar coding, and shipping materials.
• Upholding Quality Management System, Safety Management System, and Code of Conduct.
• Maintaining housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Taking on additional tasks/projects as department needs.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

Spanish language

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

KPS Global® is the largest provider of insulated panel systems for custom walk-ins to the convenience store, supermarket and warehouse club markets. We also manufacture custom enclosures for controlled environments for the scientific and industrial markets.

Setting the industry standard for more than 75 years, with knowledgeable experts who work with customers to develop custom cold storage solutions for a wide range of industries including food retail, industrial and scientific markets.

KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas with five manufacturing locations in Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; Conyers, GA, San Dimas, CA and Goodyear, AZ.

KPS Global believes in people who drive positive change. We value outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to customers from coast to coast. As a member of the KPSG team, you will be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional growth and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation and hard work are rewarded.

KPS Global is a privately held company, owned by the Viessmann Generations Group, with more than 850 employees.

KPS Global is looking for a Team Lead, to join the Manufacturing team.

Job Summary

• Coaching, training, counseling, and evaluating performance of team members against company production, safety, quality, and management standards
• Managing team members to ensure productivity, safety, and efficiency levels are obtained; also responsible for communicating the status of objectives to the team
• Performing duties of assigned area including assembly and serving as a machine operator and material handler
• Resolving issues through root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Inspecting products to ensure conformance to quality, engineering, and customer requirements
• Completing and maintaining all associated electronic processes paperwork including checklists, stamping, blueprints, bar coding, and shipping materials
• Performing duties in accordance with current Quality Management System, Safety Management System, and KPS Global Code of Conduct requirements
• Maintaining departmental housekeeping and 5S standards
• Completing additional tasks/projects, depending on need of the department

Major Responsibilities

• Coaching, training, counseling, and evaluating performance of team members against company production, safety, quality, and management standards
• Managing team members to ensure productivity, safety, and efficiency levels are obtained; also responsible for communicating the status of objectives to the team
• Performing duties of assigned area including assembly and serving as a machine operator and material handler
• Resolving issues through root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Inspecting products to ensure conformance to quality, engineering, and customer requirements
• Completing and maintaining all associated electronic processes paperwork including checklists, stamping, blueprints, bar coding, and shipping materials
• Performing duties in accordance with current Quality Management System, Safety Management System, and KPS Global Code of Conduct requirements
• Maintaining departmental housekeeping and 5S standards
• Completing additional tasks/projects, depending on need of the department

Required Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills within the English language
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to think analytically, perform root cause analysis, and have a mechanical aptitude
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred

Required Experience

• High School Diploma
• 3 - 5 years of manufacturing experience
• Proven ability to understand commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a manufacturing environment
• Complete understanding of job flow principles and the impact of events in delaying downstream processes
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, safety, and quality standards
• Basic understanding of carrying out HR duties
• Must be able to stand and walk on concrete up to 100% of the workday
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs alone and over 50 lbs with assistance
• Must be able to climb and balance
• Must be able to use hands to reach, handle, and/or feel