Manufacturing Team Lead - Kaizen & Efficiency Champion

Toyota Boshoku America; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Incentives/bonuses

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k with company match

HSA/FSAs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Toyota Boshoku America in Tennessee seeks a manufacturing team lead to operate and maintain equipment, contributing to safety, quality, efficiency and cost targets. You will work with a team to follow standardized processes, eliminate waste and drive continuous improvement in a high‑volume production setting.

The role requires leadership capabilities, ability to train others, and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred; 1–2 years in a manufacturing environment is an asset; HS diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain teamwork, safety, training and discipline in a manufacturing environment.
• Follow standardized work procedures and process sequences.
• Collaborate with team to identify waste and implement standard improvements.
• Directly responsible for performance of assigned work area.
• Lead team activities and ensure records and reports are completed.
• Resolve process abnormalities and use KPIs for continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Toyota Boshoku America in Tennessee seeks a manufacturing team lead to operate and maintain equipment, contributing to safety, quality, efficiency and cost targets. You will work with a team to follow standardized processes, eliminate waste and drive continuous improvement in a high‑volume production setting.

The role requires leadership capabilities, ability to train others, and solid communication skills.