Lead - Motor Shop

Komatsu; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salary

annual merit reviews

bonus potential

Job summary

Komatsu in Longview, Texas is seeking a Team Lead for the Motor Shop to coordinate daily operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You’ll connect management with frontline staff, ensure safety and quality, and drive productivity.

The role offers a competitive salary, annual merit reviews, and bonus potential, with a focus on lean principles, 6S, and continuous improvement to meet customer demands and business goals.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to read and interpret safety rules, engineering prints, and manuals.
• Excellent oral and written communication with team members and other departments.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities to resolve operational issues.
• Collaborative attitude to work across functional boundaries.
• Previous leadership experience in manufacturing or related environment preferred.
• Familiarity with lean principles and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing and assignments to meet production schedules and customer demands.
• Oversee onboarding and training while ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to maintain efficient operations.
• Identify safety, quality, and process issues and escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with Safety, Quality, Manufacturing Eng., Planning, and Materials teams.
• Maintain and improve standard work to boost productivity and quality.
• Lead team meetings, reviews, and feedback to promote transparency.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives in daily work.
• Champion 6S and sustain organized workspaces.
• Contribute as a key member of the manufacturing production team.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Lead - Motor Shop

Job Location

Longview, Texas, USA, 75603

Position Type

Onsite Position

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!

Join Komatsu as a Team Lead in our Longview, Texas facility, where you'll play a pivotal role in leading and coordinating daily operations within a dynamic manufacturing environment. We are committed to fostering a supportive workplace that values teamwork and continuous improvement, underpinned by our strong dedication tosafety and quality. Komatsu offers an excellent benefits package, competitive salary, annual merit reviews, andbonus potential to reward dedication and achievement. As a Team Lead, you will serve as a key connection between management and frontline employees, ensuring smooth workflow and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Your leadership will be essential to meeting customer demands and supporting our long-term business goals.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• annual merit reviews
• andbonus potential

Key Job Responsibilities

• Collaborating closely with supervisors and fellow team leads to strategically manage staffing levels and assignments to meet production schedules and customer demands efficiently.
• Coordinating and supporting comprehensive onboarding and training programs, ensuring adherence to allsafety protocols and quality standards.
• Applying problem-solving techniques to maintain uninterrupted and efficient operational performance within your team.
• Identifying and escalating safety, quality, and process issues promptly to the Production Supervisor.
• Working alongside cross-functional teams including Safety, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, ProductionPlanning, and Materials Management to address and resolve operational challenges.
• Maintaining and continuously improving standard work procedures to enhance productivity and quality.
• Driving team communication through regular meetings, performance reviews, and feedback sessions to promote transparency and teamwork.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives and fostering lean manufacturing principles as part of daily work routines.
• Championing 6S methodologies to create and sustain organized and efficient workspaces.
• Participating actively as a vital member of the manufacturing production team across the site.
• Strictly adhering to the company's Quality System policies and procedures and ensuring all relevant documentation is accurate and complete.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Strong ability to read and interpret safety rules, engineering prints, procedural manuals, and maintenanceinstructions accurately to ensure compliance and operational success.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to interact confidently with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities enabling quick and effective resolution of operational issues.
• A collaborative attitude with a proven ability to work harmoniously in team settings and across functionalboundaries.
• Previous leadership experience in managing teams or overseeing projects within a manufacturing or related environment is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and a continuous process improvement mindset to support the company's operational excellence goals.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality, and efficiency, embodied through personal accountability and the ability to inspire similar commitment from others.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose.We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion.United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment.Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence.Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people.Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future.If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!

If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at https://www.komatsu.com/.