Machining Team Lead: Lean, QC, 6S & Training

KEITH Manufacturing Co.; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job summary

KEITH Walking Floor Systems in Madras, Oregon is seeking a Machine Shop Team Leader for the 5:00am–3:30pm shift. The role focuses on leading a production team, ensuring safety, quality, and Lean practices in a fast-paced plant.

You will respond to Andon, cover absences, train staff, enforce standardized work, perform daily QC audits, participate in safety meetings, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining 6S and meeting manufacturing goals. Competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must communicate in English with team members (speaking, reading, writing).
• Able to read a tape measure, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment.
• May be required to pass pre-employment drug screening.
• One year of KEITH experience preferred.
• Machining experience preferred.
• Lean experience preferred.
• Able to work without sponsorship in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Andon calls by team members.
• Cover team member absenteeism.
• Train and cross-train team members.
• Ensure standardized work is followed.
• Perform daily QC audits.
• Facilitate small group activities (daily tier board & Safety meetings).
• Ongoing continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure parts/materials are supplied to process/line.
• Maintain a customer first mindset for productivity and quality.
• Maintain 6S in the work area.
• Meet agreed-upon manufacturing goals in a timely manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Prioritization under pressure

Lean manufacturing

Reading tape measures/calipers

Positive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, Outlook

Job description

KEITH Walking Floor Systems in Madras, Oregon is seeking a Machine Shop Team Leader for the 5:00am–3:30pm shift. The role focuses on leading a production team, ensuring safety, quality, and Lean practices in a fast-paced plant.

You will respond to Andon, cover absences, train staff, enforce standardized work, perform daily QC audits, participate in safety meetings, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining 6S and meeting manufacturing goals. Competitive pay and benefits.