Overview
Join the KAM Plastics Team – 3rd Shift Team Leader Wanted!
Are you a driven leader with a passion for continuous improvement? At KAM Plastics, an employee-owned, premier manufacturing company, we specialize in plastic injection molding and assembly for industries such as automotive, furniture, military, and consumer products. Our fully air-conditioned, climate-controlled facility ensures comfort even during the hottest summer months!
Why KAM Plastics?
- Competitive benefits starting the 1st of the month after 30 days: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid time off within the first year & 9 paid holidays
- Quarterly bonus program
- Tuition reimbursement for professional growth
- Collaborative, supportive, and innovative work environment
About the Role: 3rd Shift Team Leader
As a 3rd Shift Team Leader, you’ll oversee a production team of 15-20 people. Your mission: drive improvements in quality, cost, and delivery through positive leadership, coaching, and continuous training. You’ll be a hands-on problem solver, ensuring smooth operations and meeting customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Production Operations
- Execute production plans and ensure daily standard work compliance
- Manage schedules and staffing for optimal productivity
- Uphold safety and housekeeping standards
- Problem-Solving & Improvement
- Research and resolve production challenges (downtime, scrap, etc.)
- Collaborate to address customer quality concerns and improve key metrics
- Identify and recommend opportunities for enhanced processes
- Team Development
- Promote and embody KAM’s values: Work-Life Balance, Integrity, Partnership, and Service
- Facilitate shift huddles to communicate priorities and updates
- Foster a positive, productive team culture
- Coach and motivate team members, conducting regular performance reviews
Qualifications:
- 2+ years leading a production team
- Experience with plastic injection molding preferred, but not required
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to participatory leadership and team development
Ready to Lead and Grow with Us?
Join KAM Plastics and make a lasting impact as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation and excellence in manufacturing. Apply today!
About KAM Plastics Corp
At KAM Plastics, we have a passion for making high-quality injection molded parts and assemblies. We do the hard stuff. If a part is complicated and seems impossible, we do it. When customers are having difficulty with a supplier, they come to us. When a company wants to be confident they are supported by a highly dependable, high-quality supplier, they find us. It’s that simple.
Our technical professionals have decades of experience in molding and post processing. We work closely with our customers to find creative solutions and get results. We are proud to say you can find our parts on products from some of the greatest companies in the U.S.
