Production Shift Leader

KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a Production Shift Lead for their Bowling Green facility. This role focuses on ensuring a safe and productive environment while overseeing the production process, supporting team members, and communicating effectively with management. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving and communication skills and must be able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring the ability to manage and train team members.
• Knowledge of SOPs and workplace safety.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and productivity on the production line.
• Provide training and support to team members.
• Monitor equipment and maintain operational flow.

Skills

Read and interpret documents and SOPs

Ability to think ‘On-your-feet’ to solve unique problems

Ability to complete routine reports and audits

Basic math (add, multiply, divide, subtract)

Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Job description

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• Create atmosphere of success by ensuring all team members have ‘what they need, when they need it’
• Ensure proper training to employees at all positions within their EP line
• Understand safety expectations to model a safe and productive working environment
• Continuous communication with leadership and staff of current production goals
• Delegate tasks to support staff as needed to complete daily duties and meet production goals
• Maintain good working relationships with fellow shift leads, quality control inspection personnel, and other departments to ensure production needs are met
• Continuously monitor EP line to prevent bottlenecks and constraints, adjusting workload and personnel in order to maintain flow of product
  
  

Job Title: Production Shift Lead

Classification: Hourly

Department: EP

Reports to: EP Manager

Shift: Night Shift

General Duties

• Create atmosphere of success by ensuring all team members have ‘what they need, when they need it’
• Ensure proper training to employees at all positions within their EP line
• Understand safety expectations to model a safe and productive working environment
• Continuous communication with leadership and staff of current production goals
• Delegate tasks to support staff as needed to complete daily duties and meet production goals
• Maintain good working relationships with fellow shift leads, quality control inspection personnel, and other departments to ensure production needs are met
• Continuously monitor EP line to prevent bottlenecks and constraints, adjusting workload and personnel in order to maintain flow of product
  
  

Daily Tasks

• Conduct before shift line-walk to ensure equipment is within tolerances and specs
• Check blacklight for correct specifications per blacklight inspection sheet
• Check fill levels of chemical tanks (nitric, water, penetrant)
• Make sure line is clean and organized per 5s standards
• Check each workstation continuously to make sure they are running well and keeping with production speeds:
• Loaders – have material needed, all 60 level, hangers in good condition
• Black Light – not over crowded with WIP, providing 8 seconds inspection
• Grinders – all mechanical in good working condition, not overloaded with WIP, rotating positions to avoid injury, Auto-oiler full
• White Light – not overloaded, 8 seconds per part, have needed ink/markers
• Packers – not overloaded with WIP, have correct layer check sheets & packing instructions
• Floaters – Make sure each station has the appropriate level of containers (loading and packing)
• EP machinery – ensure correct fill levels in tanks, request new chemical totes as needed, remove fallen parts as needed, keep area clean and organized
• Provide ownership of EP machinery
• Inspect common-wear parts for issues (e.g. hangers, carriers, grinders, etc)
• Ensure chemical tanks are filled within specifications
• Provide detailed descriptions of breakdowns to maintenance when needed
• Ensure SOPs are being followed and best practices are in place:
• Confirm layer check sheets are correct
• Make sure the area is clean and orderly
• Ensure all employees are using PPE required
• Provide mentorship and training to employees to further improve skills
• Respond to stop, call, wait requests
• Lead end-of-shift cleaning to prep line for next shift
• Clean and sweep floors
• Dust working areas
• Remove trash and debris from working areas
• Report any missing or needed supplies
  

Skills

• Read and interpret documents and SOPs
• Ability to think ‘On-your-feet’ to solve unique problems and overcome challenges
• Ability to complete routine reports and audits
• Basic math (add, multiply, divide, subtract)
• Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills – be able to resolve minor issues independently
• Strong communication
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Internet Publishing

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