KTN Team Leader - Machining 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. – Aluminum Die CastingStep into a leadership role where skill, teamwork, and precision matter.Kawasaki Tennessee, Inc. is currently looking for a Machining Day Shift (Day Shift) Team Leader to help guide operations in our Aluminum Die Casting facility. This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll work directly with the production team to keep machining operations running safely, efficiently, and at the highest quality standards. We are hiring for 1 position currently.If you’re someone who takes initiative, solves problems on the fly, and leads by example on the floor, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. ️ Important: To be considered, you must complete our full online application.If viewing this position on Indeed, please apply here:https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/9226CA9C9E8531BE0487DA5CA4165EFE/career-pageWhat You'll DoAs a Machining Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in keeping the machining department operating smoothly and safely.Your responsibilities will include:Leading and supporting the Machining Department teamMonitoring production activities and helping the team meet department goalsEnsuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed and helping improve them when neededAssisting with machine setups and tool changesTroubleshooting machines and assisting with repairsPerforming preventative maintenance and routine machine checksMaintaining Safety and Quality standardsParticipating in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities, including defect investigations, cost-saving ideas, and process improvementsSupporting additional operational needs as assignedWhat We’re Looking ForThe ideal candidate is someone who:Shows strong initiative, dependability, and commitmentHas solid knowledge of machining operationsDemonstrates good leadership and people skillsMaintains a positive and professional attitudeCommunicates well with both individuals and teamsIs comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentIs willing to work flexible hours and overtime as neededPreferred ExperienceProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookKanban experience is a plusPrevious leadership experience is idealPhysical RequirementsThis position requires:Frequent walking, standing, bending, squatting, and liftingRegular computer useOccasional lifting of up to 50 poundsIf you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. ️ Important: To be considered, you must complete our full online application.If viewing this position on Indeed, please apply here:https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/9226CA9C9E8531BE0487DA5CA4165EFE/career-page No phone calls please.Equal Opportunity EmployerKawasaki Tennessee, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.