Hands-On Machining Team Lead – Die Casting, Day Shift

KAWASAKI TENNESSE INC; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawasaki Tennessee, Inc. is seeking a Machining Day Shift Team Leader to guide our aluminum die casting production floor. You will lead the machining department, monitor daily outputs, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

The role requires hands-on leadership, problem solving, and effective communication with operators and maintenance staff. Flexible hours and overtime may be required to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Shows strong initiative, dependability, and commitment.
• Has solid knowledge of machining operations.
• Demonstrates good leadership and people skills.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude.
• Communicates well with both individuals and teams.
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Is willing to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the Machining Department team.
• Monitoring production activities and helping the team meet department goals.
• Ensuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed and helping improve them when needed.
• Assisting with machine setups and tool changes.
• Troubleshooting machines and assisting with repairs.
• Performing preventative maintenance and routine machine checks.
• Maintaining Safety and Quality standards.
• Participating in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities, including defect investigations, cost-saving ideas, and process improvements.
• Supporting additional operational needs as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Machining operations knowledge

Initiative

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Kanban

Job description

Kawasaki Tennessee, Inc. is seeking a Machining Day Shift Team Leader to guide our aluminum die casting production floor. You will lead the machining department, monitor daily outputs, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

The role requires hands-on leadership, problem solving, and effective communication with operators and maintenance staff. Flexible hours and overtime may be required to meet production goals.