Team Lead Metal Department

Kohler Co. • Union City, TN

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Kohler Co. is seeking a Team Lead for their Glass & Metal Department at the Union City, TN location, which specializes in manufacturing high-quality shower glass doors. This is a working lead role focused on empowering employees, promoting safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. The position offers opportunities for growth and advancement within the Union City facility.

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

• Assist supervisors in directing associates by priority and schedule.
• Perform duties related to safety, including 5s practices, PPE, and safe work practices.
• Manage quality by accurate disposition of scrap, substitutions, production reporting, and adherence to SOP.
• Utilize hour-by-hour charts for delivery tracking, facilitate meetings, communicate production goals, and ensure oldest order completion.
• Direct effective assignment of work with a focus on standard work, priority objectives, and area duties related to safety, quality, and delivery.
• Communicate daily team objectives, follow up on daily issues, and maintain communication with management in other areas.
• Assist in maintaining control of company policies, safety regulations, housekeeping, and operating standards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate both written and orally.

Benefits

• Health insurance with low monthly premiums
• 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