Molding Team Lead - 12-Hour Shifts, Growth Path

Milwaukee Tool Corp.; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool Corp. in Cookeville, TN is seeking a dedicated supervisor for the Molding department.

You will oversee daily molding operations, direct both full-time and temporary operators, and ensure safety and 5S standards while hitting production goals. Responsibilities include training staff, monitoring attendance and performance, coordinating with maintenance, and contributing to daily production reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least one year of manufacturing experience.
• Lead and/or supervisory experience is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.
• MS Office and AS400 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of molding machines.
• Direct molding operators, both full-time and temporary.
• Train and support team; provide performance feedback.
• Monitor attendance and production metrics; report to supervisor.
• Coordinate labeling and BOM verification; ensure quality checks.
• Attend daily production meetings and assist with reporting.
• Coordinate maintenance or tooling repairs as needed.
• Maintain 5S and safety standards; back up supervisor when needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

AS400

Job description

Milwaukee Tool Corp. in Cookeville, TN is seeking a dedicated supervisor for the Molding department.

You will oversee daily molding operations, direct both full-time and temporary operators, and ensure safety and 5S standards while hitting production goals. Responsibilities include training staff, monitoring attendance and performance, coordinating with maintenance, and contributing to daily production reporting.