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KPS Global, LLC Team Lead Operations - 1st Shift Metal Shop in Piney Flats, Tennessee
KPS Global® is the largest provider of insulated panel systems for custom walk-ins to the convenience store, supermarket and warehouse club markets. We also manufacture custom enclosures for controlled environments for the scientific and industrial markets.
Setting the industry standard for more than 75 years, with knowledgeable experts who work with customers to develop custom cold storage solutions for a wide range of industries including food retail, industrial and scientific markets.
KPSG is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas with five manufacturing locations in Fort Worth, TX; Piney Flats, TN; Conyers, GA, San Dimas, CA and Goodyear, AZ.
KPS Global believes in people who drive positive change. We value outstanding people who are deeply committed to providing innovative, high-quality service to customers from coast to coast. As a member of the KPSG team, you will be part of an exciting and modern company culture where you will enjoy professional growth and benefit from an environment where creativity, innovation and hard work are rewarded.
KPS Global is a privately held company, owned by the Viessmann Generations Group, with more than 850 employees.
KPS Global is looking for a Team Lead, to join the Manufacturing team.
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Team Lead is responsible for directing, coaching, and mentoring employees under supervision in an assigned area to perform jobs in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. This role also performs manufacturing duties in an assigned area when needed, and ensures KPS Global is able to meet quality, safety, and productivity standards and satisfy customer requirements.
Major Responsibilities
Coaching, training, counseling, and evaluating performance of team members against company production, safety, quality, and management standards
Managing team members to ensure productivity, safety, and efficiency levels are obtained; also responsible for communicating the status of objectives to the team
Performing duties of assigned area including assembly and serving as a machine operator and material handler
Resolving issues through root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
Inspecting products to ensure conformance to quality, engineering, and customer requirements
Completing and maintaining all associated electronic processes paperwork including checklists, stamping, blueprints, bar coding, and shipping materials
Performing duties in accordance with current Quality Management System, Safety Management System, and KPS Global Code of Conduct requirements
Maintaining departmental housekeeping and 5S standards
Completing additional tasks/projects, depending on need of the department
Required Skills
Good verbal and written communication skills within the English language
Basic computer skills
Ability to think analytically, perform root cause analysis, and have a mechanical aptitude
Ability to speak Spanish preferred
Required Experience
High School Diploma
3 – 5 years of manufacturing experience
Proven ability to understand commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a manufacturing environment
Complete understanding of job flow principles and the impact of events in delaying downstream processes
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, safety, and quality standards
Basic understanding of carrying out HR duties
Must be able to stand and walk on concrete up to 100% of the workday
Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs alone and over 50 lbs with assistance
Must be able to climb and balance
Must be able to use hands to reach, handle, and/or feel