Machine Shop Team Lead

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC is seeking a Machine Shop Team Lead for the 2nd shift in Alamo, Tennessee. You will organize, assign and oversee production, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality output while driving continuous improvement using lean tools. The role includes coaching, safety governance and reporting on shift performance.

You will lead a multi-skilled team, manage shift staffing per the production plan, and foster standard work and TPS principles to meet schedules and quality targets.

Qualifications

• High school equivalent or higher education required.
• Machining 1 certification required.
• Understanding lean manufacturing, waste elimination, problem-solving & 5S.
• Ability to use MS Word & Excel.
• Read, write and perform basic math (including algebra, fractions, geometry).
• TPM principles would be beneficial.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating instructions and specs.
• Prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Willing to work day and night shift.

Responsibilities

• Organizes & oversees production on the second shift.
• Allocates and guides team members per production plan.
• Leads continuous improvement using lean tools (5S, waste elimination).
• Maintains safety, conducts safety meetings and PPE compliance.
• Reports via tier two accountability board and communicates with next shift.
• Develops team members and supports training and cross-skilling.
• Manages inventory, tooling, and equipment upkeep.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

TPM principles

Quality control gauges

Blueprint interpretation

SPC charting

MS Word

MS Excel

Basic math (algebra, geometry)

Education

High school or higher education

Machining 1 certification

Job description

Location:Alamo, Tennessee, United States of AmericaJob ID:R0132001Date Posted:2026-08-06Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Production & Skilled TradesJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:Machine Shop Team Lead2nd ShiftJob Description: The Team Leader is responsible for organizing, assigning and overseeing production. This position leads the production team in meeting production schedules, facilitating the safe and productive manufacture of high-quality products, effectively driving and maintaining the standardized work process. The Team Leader is also responsible for reporting using tier two accountability board, developing team members and leading continuous improvement activities using lean manufacturing tools, including 5-S and waste elimination.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:•Organizes & holds safety meetings to carry out safety education, risk assessments, accident investigations & other related safety activities.•Coaches team members on adherence to safety procedures, including correct use of PPE, daily safety checks and workplace inspections.•Identifies, coordinates and resolves safety issues and facilitates Behavior-Based Safety•Assists EHS in drafting of Safety & Prevention procedures.Quality Management:•Ensures team members adhere to standard operation procedures.•Analyzes the cause of quality issues & formulates suitable action plans, including containment and preventative corrective actions.•Assists in improving Poka-Yoke and quality assurance documentation.Operations Management:•Allocates shift's team members according to the production plan, training matrix, and g enerate report and update tier two accountability board•Continuously tracks team performance and resolves any production abnormalities•Effectively communicates with all team members and the next shift Team Leader any and all issues/concerns resulting from your shift's operations.•Provides timely and effective feedback to help Team Members to strengthen specific skills needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.•Escalates issues and/or successes of the machine shop to the operation manager as necessary.•Resolves problems during the launch period of new products & improve the productionMaterials Management:•Implements the cyclical & monthly audit of the components in the machine shop•Analyzes all inventory discrepancy & develops improvement action plans.•Measures and optimizes the usage of MRO in the machine shop.Equipment Management:•Organizes team members to perform daily checks and maintenance on their production equipment, fixtures & gauges.•Assists in the improvement of tooling and modification of equipment.•Assists in the audit of equipment & tooling for use in new products.5S Management:•Organizes & leads the team's execution of the 5S plans, including housekeeping, making problems visible and standardizing activity for all Team Members.•Develops the team's 5S improvement plan.•Supports other Team Leaders' 5S planning & development.Continuous Improvement:•Implements the machine shop’s continuous improvement plan.•Leads the implementation of the machine shop continuous improvement plan.•Initiates, develops, leads and implements the continuous improvement plans.Employee Development:•Provides standard & specialized training for new, transferred replacement or returned team members•Trains & develops multi-skilled Team Members.•Trains & develops backup per each machineRequired Skills / Qualifications•High school equivalent or higher education.•Machining 1 certification required•Understanding of lean manufacturing, waste elimination, problem-solving & 5S•Must be able to use Microsoft Word & Excel.•Able to read, write, and perform basic math skills (includes basic algebra, fractions, geometry).•Must have the ability to carry out instructions, provided in written, oral or diagram•Basic understanding of TPM principles would be beneficial. Ability to operate, troubleshoot, make minor adjustments and/or perform preventive maintenance on equipment would be a benefit•Experience in effective use of quality control gauges/equipment, inventory systems, blueprint interpretation, computer applications, and SPC charting where applicable.•Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product and process specifications.•Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.•Willing to work day and night shift.•This is a working team lead position. Running machine equipment will be required.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesEqual Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. 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