Lead - Motor Shop 2nd Shift

Komatsu; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual merit reviews

Bonus potential

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Komatsu is hiring a Team Lead for our Longview, Texas facility to coordinate daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will connect management with frontline staff, ensuring safe, efficient workflows that meet production goals and customer demands.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a proactive approach to safety and quality, with opportunities for growth and participation in continuous improvement initiatives within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, engineering prints, and maintenance manuals.
• Effective oral and written communication with team members and other departments.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities enabling quick and effective resolution of operational issues.
• 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.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality, and efficiency, with personal accountability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate staffing to meet production schedules and customer demands.
• Coordinate onboarding and training while enforcing safety and quality standards.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to maintain operational performance.
• Escalate safety, quality, and process issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Collaborate with Safety, Quality, Mfg Engineering, Production Planning, and Materials to resolve challenges.
• Maintain and improve standard work procedures to boost productivity and quality.
• Lead regular team meetings, performance reviews, and feedback sessions.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives in daily work.
• Champion 6S to keep workspaces organized and efficient.
• Be an active member of the manufacturing production team.
• Follow Quality System policies and ensure accurate documentation.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Reading safety rules

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

6S methodology

Job description

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!

Job Overview

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 to safety and quality. Komatsu offers an excellent benefits package, competitive salary, annual merit reviews, and bonus 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.

Key Job Responsibilities

As a Team Lead, your primary responsibilities will include:

• 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 all safety 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, Production Planning, 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

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications and skills:

• Strong ability to read and interpret safety rules, engineering prints, procedural manuals, and maintenance instructions 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 functional boundaries.
• 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.

Additional Information

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/.