Night Shift Machining Team Leader — Lead & Improve Ops

Kawasaki Tennesse; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawasaki Tennessee, Inc. in Morristown, TN is seeking a Machining Team Leader for the 3rd shift to guide the aluminum die casting machining department. This hands-on role focuses on safety, quality, and on-time production through coaching and problem-solving on the floor.

You will lead the machining team, monitor activities, ensure SOP adherence, assist with setups, perform PM checks, and participate in Kaizen initiatives to meet department goals.

Qualifications

• Strong initiative, dependability, and commitment.
• Solid knowledge of machining operations.
• Demonstrates leadership and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Machining Department team.
• Monitor production activities and help meet department goals.
• Ensure SOPs are followed and improve them when needed.
• Assist with machine setups and tool changes.
• Troubleshoot machines and assist with repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine machine checks.
• Maintain Safety and Quality standards.
• Participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Leadership

Machining operations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Kanban

Job description

Kawasaki Tennessee, Inc. in Morristown, TN is seeking a Machining Team Leader for the 3rd shift to guide the aluminum die casting machining department. This hands-on role focuses on safety, quality, and on-time production through coaching and problem-solving on the floor.

You will lead the machining team, monitor activities, ensure SOP adherence, assist with setups, perform PM checks, and participate in Kaizen initiatives to meet department goals.