Shop Mechanic

Traylor Bros. Inc.; Piney Flats (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KPS Global (KPSG) is the North American leader in manufacturing and installing Walk-in Coolers and Freezers, with facilities spanning five locations including Piney Flats, TN. The Supervisor of Production directs production departments to achieve safety, productivity, quality and housekeeping goals.

You will coordinate activities, lead teams, and implement process improvements while ensuring policy compliance and employee safety in a dynamic factory environment.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual English and Spanish speaker preferred
• Analytical thinker with strong interpersonal skills both verbal and written
• Ability to direct associates using facilitation and demonstration techniques
• Mechanical aptitude to interface with people and processes
• Able to manage multiple short-term tasks at the same time
• Direct Reports 35-45
• Must be able to work in a normal factory environment that is subject to ambient temperature conditions
• Must be able to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work flexible hours

Responsibilities

• Coordinating production activities, people, processes, and materials to complete production schedules according to process specifications
• Identifying problems and initiating corrective action
• Directing multi-functions
• Administering company policies and procedures
• Ensuring employee safety via SMS processes and procedures
• Determining man power requirements to meet schedules
• Facilitating internal continuous improvement processes
• Participating in formulating manufacturing policies and procedures

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation

Mechanical aptitude

Multi-tasking

Leadership (Direct Reports 35-45)

Education

High School Diploma

Six Sigma Lean Certification

Understanding of ISO

Understanding of Lean Principles and 5S

Job description

KPS Global (KPSG) is the North American industry leader in the manufacture, production, and installation of Walk-in Coolers and Freezers. KPSG’s end-product serves many channels within the retail food market as well as industrial applications. KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas with most support activities centralized in the Fort Worth facility. KPSG maintains product manufacturing in five locations: San Dimas, CA; Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; Conyers, GA and Goodyear, AZ.

KPS Global values its outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to clients from coast-to-coast. As a member of the KPS team, you’ll be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional flexibility and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation, and hard work are rewarded.

Job Summary

The Supervisor of Production is responsible for directing and coordinating the activities of production departments. This role ensures KPS Global meets safety, productivity, quality, and housekeeping goals.

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinating production activities, people, processes, and materials to complete production schedules according to process specifications
• Identifying problems and initiating corrective action
• Directing multi-functions
• Administering company policies and procedures
• Ensuring employee safety via SMS processes and procedures
• Determining man power requirements to meet schedules
• Facilitating internal continuous improvement processes
• Participating in formulating manufacturing policies and procedures

Required Skills

• Bi-lingual English and Spanish speaker preferred
• Analytical thinker with strong interpersonal skills both verbal and written
• Ability to direct associates using facilitation and demonstration techniques
• Mechanical aptitude to interface with people and processes
• Able to manage multiple short-term tasks at the same time
• Direct Reports 35-45
• Must be able to work in a normal factory environment that is subject to ambient temperature conditions
• Must be able to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work flexible hours

Required Experience

• High School Diploma
• 5 – 8 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with 5 years in a supervisory role
• Six Sigma Lean Certification preferred
• Understanding of ISO
• Understanding of Lean Principles and 5S

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 5 – 8 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment with 5 years in a supervisory role
• Six Sigma Lean Certification preferred
• Understanding of ISO
• Understanding of Lean Principles and 5S