EXTRUSION TEAM LEAD- 2ND SHIFT

Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc.; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Bowling Green is seeking a motivated individual to lead production efforts while ensuring safety and productivity. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. Responsibilities include staff scheduling, performance verification, and training. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of experience required; 2-3 years in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily production staffing and execute tasks as directed.
• Ensure job standards are met and maintain accurate production reports.
• Assist in employee training and address workplace hazards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Critical thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Workflow optimization

Organization

Training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview:
Lead the charge in ensuring a safe and productive work environment for your team!

Essential Functions:

• Follow Instructions: Execute tasks as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Staff Scheduling: Organize daily production staffing.
• Performance Verification: Ensure job standards are met.
• Defect Reporting: Alert supervisors to any product issues.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate production reports.
• Training & Audits: Assist in employee training and process audits.
• Monitoring: Track parts produced, scrap, and downtime.
• Communication: Foster a cooperative and communicative work environment.
• Safety: Act promptly to address workplace hazards.

Work Experience:

• Experience: Less than 1 year required; 2-3 years in manufacturing preferred.
• Skills: Must read, write, and speak English; operate press positions; motivate team; handle pressure; effective human relations and computer skills.

Physical Demands:

• Activity: Frequent sitting, standing, walking; rare lifting (up to 20 lbs); repetitive typing and writing.
• Environment: Work in extreme temperatures.

Education:

• Requirement: High School diploma or GED.

Skills:
Attention to detail, communication, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, safety compliance, workflow optimization, organization, training.

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions