Hands-On Production Team Leader – Aluminum Manufacturing

Lotte Aluminium Materials USA LLC; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical premiums

Dental and Vision coverage

PTO and paid holidays

401k with company match

Job summary

LOTTE Aluminium Materials USA seeks a Team Leader to coordinate daily production activities, operate and monitor equipment, and ensure safe, efficient operations. The role combines hands-on equipment proficiency with leadership, coaching, and cross‑functional collaboration across Production, Quality, and Maintenance.

The successful candidate will own end-to-end processes, maintain high standards of safety and quality, and provide coverage during staffing shortages while supporting continuous

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Vocational training is preferred.
• MS Office (Word, Excel) basic level knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily shift activities and assign work priorities to operators based on production requirements.
• Conduct shift handoff communication and ensure continuity of operations between shifts.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to team members while promoting safety, quality, and productivity.
• Monitor and support achievement of production KPIs, including productivity, yield, scrap, downtime, OEE, and quality targets.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve issues and support process improvements.

Skills

Accountability

Integrity

Adaptability

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Attendance

Interpersonal skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational schooling

Tools

MS Office

Job description

LOTTE Aluminium Materials USA seeks a Team Leader to coordinate daily production activities, operate and monitor equipment, and ensure safe, efficient operations. The role combines hands-on equipment proficiency with leadership, coaching, and cross‑functional collaboration across Production, Quality, and Maintenance.

The successful candidate will own end-to-end processes, maintain high standards of safety and quality, and provide coverage during staffing shortages while supporting continuous