Skilled Trades Team Leader Tool & Die 3rd Shift

Thai Summit America Corporation; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America Corporation is opening a new manufacturing facility in Bardstown, Kentucky, and seeks qualified Tool & Die professionals to lead top-priority projects and support production goals. This role emphasizes training, process improvement, and collaboration across shifts and departments to meet customer needs.

The candidate will bring 3–5 years of Tool & Die experience, leadership abilities, and strong organizational and communication skills, with flexibility for overtime and varied

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 3–5 years of experience in Tool & Die with demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Tool & Die skills as outlined in the Skills Assessment for Die Finishers.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Ability to plan, activate and resolve tooling construction, production tooling trials and trouble-shooting concerns.

Responsibilities

• Lead top-priority Tool & Die projects and support manufacturing goals and objectives.
• Train Tool & Die Technicians and coordinate with management on ECNs and die modifications.
• Coordinate with management on ECN status, project launches and die repairs.
• Maintain inter-shift communications for Tool & Die activities.
• Assist with die tryouts and buy-off processes.
• Attend meetings for Tool & Die Department activities.
• Respond with maintenance activities to die-related production concerns.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Tool & Die Skills

Experience in Tool & Die

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Experience you use to get ahead

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Since 1987, Thai Summit America has built a strong stamping and assembly operation in the United States. Our success is attributable to our talented Associates who are committed to a tradition of excellence and craftsmanship.

Our Mission

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide Associate services and programs aimed at attracting and retaining satisfied, quality Associates to continuously improve Thai Summit America Corporation's competitive edge. These efforts are guided by equity and fairness for the benefit of all Associates and the company. We value diversity. Our workforce is comprised of many cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds and abilities.

Thai Summit America Corporation's careers include Sales, Administration, Engineering, Production, Skilled Trades, Finance, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Information Technology and Human Resources. Associate development and career ambitions are important to Thai Summit Group, and developing employees in the context of changing business needs will help us stay competitive into the future.

We are opening a new manufacturing facility in Bardstown, Kentucky and we're seeking qualification candidates who have manufacturing experience to be part of our team.

At Will Employer. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: Bardstown, KY

Job Id:179

# of Openings:1

Primary Job Function:

Take the lead on projects and concerns that are considered top priority for the department. Service and support manufacturing goals and objectives. Implement Tool & Die Department processes and procedures to yield results that "delight" our customers (internal and external). Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed by management.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Work alongside and help with training of Tool & Die Skilled Trades Technicians.
• Set a good example by following policies and procedures as well as provide feedback to Management for related concerns.
• Coordinate with Department Management Staff status/activities associated with ECN's, Project Launches and assigned die repair/modifications.
• Instill good communications between shifts and departments for Tool & Die activities.
• Assist and advise in new/off-load die tryout projects through buy-off.
• Attend meetings for Tool & Die Department activities (internal and interdepartmentally).
• Respond with maintenance activities to die-related production concerns.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.
• Interface with Department Management for workplace improvement planning.
• High School Diploma.
• 3-5 years of experience in Tool & Die activities with demonstrated Leadership abilities.
• Tool & Die Skills - as outlined in the Skills Assessment for Die Finishers.
• Organizational and communications skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Ability to plan, activate and resolve new tooling construction, as well as production, new tooling try-out and trouble-shooting concerns.

Internal Training Requirements:

• Benefits orientation
• Environmental, Health & Safety Training:
  • Pedestrian Safety
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Incident Reporting
  • Lockout Tagout
  • Hazardous Communication
  • Ergonomics, Work Area & Safety Management
  • Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Shock Proof, Unqualified Training
• MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Project)

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements:

• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping and reaching throughout the work day
• Hand and eye coordination
• Ability to stand and walk for 8 hours or more

Travel Requirements:

• Must have a valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a Passport.
• Travel within the US up to 10%, usually travel is throughout SE Michigan.
• International travel up to 5%.

Risks Associated with Job Function/Working Conditions:

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