Machining Team Leader - Day Shift, Kaizen & Growth

Kawasaki Tennesse; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawasaki Tennessee, Inc. in Morristown, TN is seeking a Machining Day Shift Team Leader to guide operations in our Aluminum Die Casting facility. This hands-on leadership role will work with the production team to maintain safety, efficiency, and quality. We are hiring for 1 position.

If you’re proactive, solve problems on the fly, and lead by example on the floor, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in machining operations and team leadership.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to lead in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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

Machining operations

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Kanban

Job description

Kawasaki Tennessee, Inc. in Morristown, TN is seeking a Machining Day Shift Team Leader to guide operations in our Aluminum Die Casting facility. This hands-on leadership role will work with the production team to maintain safety, efficiency, and quality. We are hiring for 1 position.

If you’re proactive, solve problems on the fly, and lead by example on the floor, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Equal opportunity employer. No phone calls please.