Team Lead Glass Department

Kohler Co. • Union City, TN

1d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a 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. This is a working lead role to perform the duties listed below. The Team Leader will assist supervisors as needed throughout the plant in a variety of areas including directing associates in the assignment of work by priority and schedule, also will assist with the performance of duties as they relate to.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position and capable of handling up to 25 pounds.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively for manufacturing production processes.
• Consistent attendance and work performance.
• Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing preferred-having displayed leadership in a Kaizen event.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 5s practices, PPE, and safe work practices.
• Accurate disposition of scrap, substitutions, production reporting, adherence to SOP, learn to audit work methods.
• Use of hour-by-hour chart with follow up, facilitate meetings, communicate with shift on production goals, and ensure oldest order completion.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance with premiums low per month
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Voluntary benefits such as identity protection and pet insurance
• Up to 10 paid holidays annually after 60 days
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed