Heat Treatment Shift Leader — TPS/TPM

Indiana Automotive Fasteners, Inc.; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Automotive Fasteners, Inc. is seeking a Heat Treatment Area Leader/Shift Supervisor to lead the department with a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).

This role requires hands-on leadership of 2nd shift and close coordination with maintenance and production teams. You will train and develop Team Members, implement TPS/TPM principles, and drive continuous improvement through Kaizen events.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Experience with TPS/Lean manufacturing principles preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of all jobs within the department.
• Champion TPS and TPM and lead Kaizen activities.
• Coordinate training and cross-training for new team members.
• Serve as first point of contact for department Team Members and communicate effectively.
• Lead Start of Shift meetings, SQDC messaging, and set expectations.
• Plan department work assignments and daily tasks.
• Ensure 100% on-time delivery and 100% conforming parts.
• Improve work instructions and procedures.
• Investigate root causes and implement countermeasures.
• Lead 4S+ and enforce safety standards.
• Participate in hiring and staffing decisions.
• Act as interim leader during absences.
• Lead non-routine projects and Kaizen events.

Skills

Leadership

TPS/Lean

Problem solving

Communication

Training & coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree plus

Three-year related experience (5+ preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

Kanban

Job description

Indiana Automotive Fasteners, Inc. is seeking a Heat Treatment Area Leader/Shift Supervisor to lead the department with a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).

This role requires hands-on leadership of 2nd shift and close coordination with maintenance and production teams. You will train and develop Team Members, implement TPS/TPM principles, and drive continuous improvement through Kaizen events.