Maintenance TPM Team Lead — 1st Shift

Thai Summit America Corporation; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America Corporation in Bardstown, KY is seeking a Skilled Trades Team Leader for the 1st shift to oversee TPM activities across manufacturing departments. You will coordinate TPM programs, train teams, and lead Kaizen initiatives to reduce waste and improve reliability.

The role requires a High School Diploma and 3–5 years in maintenance with demonstrated leadership, plus strong planning and communication skills. Flexibility for overtime and hands-on problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience with demonstrated leadership.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Strong organizational and communications skills.
• Experience with TPM and Kaizen in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop the TPM program with all manufacturing departments.
• Train, coach, and promote TPM to teams.
• Audit line/area TPM activities and support the staff.
• Assist managers and team leaders in developing detailed action plans for TPM.
• Lead Kaizen improvement activities within manufacturing departments.
• Develop TPM worksheets and documents used in the TPM program.

Skills

Leadership

TPM

Kaizen

Planning

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Thai Summit America Corporation in Bardstown, KY is seeking a Skilled Trades Team Leader for the 1st shift to oversee TPM activities across manufacturing departments. You will coordinate TPM programs, train teams, and lead Kaizen initiatives to reduce waste and improve reliability.

The role requires a High School Diploma and 3–5 years in maintenance with demonstrated leadership, plus strong planning and communication skills. Flexibility for overtime and hands-on problem solving are essential.