Production Team Leader: Lean, 6S & Team Development

LINAK U.S., Inc; Berrytown (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LINAK U.S., Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Production Team Leader to guide a team of Assemblers and execute the weekly Production Schedule.

You will lead with LINAK Values to achieve Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People/Motivation goals, using Lean and 6S to drive continuous improvement. The role requires hands-on leadership on the production floor, collaboration with support teams, and a focus on building team competence and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• 1–3 years manufacturing experience; leadership preferred.
• Excellent interaction and teamwork skills.
• Goal oriented with active and enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to understand manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Daily Cell Leadership – measured by Productivity and Efficiency.
• Designate daily work assignments to meet capacity and training needs.
• Assist in developing the team; escalate development or discipline gaps to supervisor.
• Assess Team Member performance, behavior, and attendance; perform calibration weekly.
• Responsible for PMS boards, daily reporting, and production metrics.
• Complete or delegate Work Order Administration with supporting docs.
• Identify and resolve issues in the production area; escalate as needed.
• Back up other Team Leaders as required.
• Maintain Safety, 6S, and Lean standards; monitor KPI scores.
• Coordinate/Manage Line execution with Standardized Work and TPMs.
• Contribute to training plan, trainer certification, and documentation.
• Coordinate Supplier Quality issues with Quality when required.
• Liaise on BOM, Specifications, Drawings with the team.
• Safety training completion and adherence to Lean principles.
• Perform regular 6S audits and provide feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Team leadership

Production planning

Lean principles

6S methodology

Quality awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

OEE system

Job description

LINAK U.S., Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Production Team Leader to guide a team of Assemblers and execute the weekly Production Schedule.

You will lead with LINAK Values to achieve Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People/Motivation goals, using Lean and 6S to drive continuous improvement. The role requires hands-on leadership on the production floor, collaboration with support teams, and a focus on building team competence and efficiency.