Team Lead Glass Department - (req73513)

Sterling Kohler; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kohler Co. in Union City, TN, is seeking a Team Lead for the Glass & Metal Department to supervise the 1st shift and drive safety, quality and productivity in our shower glass door manufacturing area.

Ideal candidates will be able to work in the US without sponsorship, communicate effectively for manufacturing processes, and be at least 18 years old. We offer benefits including health/dental/vision, 401k, paid holidays, tuition assistance, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Strong communication skills for manufacturing processes.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a manufacturing shift to meet safety and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Support lean manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives.
• Communicate clearly with team and management.
• Ensure safety, 5S, and SOP adherence.

Skills

US work authorization

Communication skills

Age requirement 18+

Job description

Team Lead Glass Department

Location: Onsite- Union City, TN

Competitive Compensation: At $25.39 per hour.

Shift: 1st: 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday.

Opportunity: Are you ready to build a career you can be proud of? At Kohler Co., we believe in empowering our employees to make a difference. Join our manufacturing team and be part of a culture dedicated to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities for growth and advancement within our Union City location, where you can develop your skills and contribute to our mission of creating a more sustainable and gracious world.

We are looking for Team Lead for our Glass & Metal Department. This position will be based at our Union City, TN location, where we specialize in manufacturing high-quality shower glass doors.

Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities

• Safety – ensure 5s practices, PPE, and safe work practices. Depending on the specific role, your responsibilities may include.
• Quality – Accurate disposition of scrap, substitutions, production reporting, adherence to SOP, learn to audit work methods.
• Delivery – Use of hour-by-hour chart with follow up, facilitate meetings, communicate with shift on production goals, and ensure oldest order completion.
• Cost – direct effective assignment of work with focus on following standard work, completing priority objectives as issued, directing performance of work areas duties as they relate to safety, quality, delivery.
• People – Effectively communicate the daily team objectives, follow up on daily issues, develop and maintain effective communication with Management in other areas; assist in maintaining control of company policies, safety regulations, housekeeping and operating standards; and other assignments as given.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate both written and orally.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing preferred – having displayed leadership in a Kaizen event.

Ready to make a bold impact? Here’s the qualifications we are looking for:

Key Qualifications

• Must be able to work in the US without restrictions or sponsorship.
• Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Health insurance with premiums low per month, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid disability and life insurance
• 401k plan with company match and voluntary benefits such as identity protection and pet insurance
• Up to 10 paid holidays annually after 60 days and up to 2 weeks of paid vacation in your first year
• Pension Plan
• Discounts on Kohler products
• Tuition assistance for advanced education
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

Key Requirements

• Physical Capability: Ability to perform the essential duties of the position and capable of handling up to 25 pound.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively for manufacturing production processes.
• Reliability: Consistent attendance and work performance.
• Screening: Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The hourly range for this position is $21.08 - $24.04 hourly. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

AboutUs:

It isKohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.