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Tooling Department Shift Leader

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products
Bowling Green, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/20/2025 CLOSED ON 1/3/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tooling Department Shift Leader position at Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products?

Job Title:  Tooling Shift Leader
Classification: Hourly
Department: Tooling
Reports To:  Tooling Supervisor
Position:       Nights 

Purpose:
Work closely with Tooling Supervisor and Foreman to support and monitor manufacturing operations.  Shift Leader  will perform basic tasks related to leadership of the hourly work force. 
General Duties:
  • Verify integrity of data through the confirmation of sign offs on process documentation.
  • Maintain die oven rotations for pre and post heating process.
  • Participate and oversee the training of new operators assigned to the shift.
  • Understand & communicate shop priorities as advised by the Forging Department.
  • Maintain sanctity of the work space through the enforcement of 5s principals.
  • Lead & Participate in daily safety walkthroughs of the department and satellite areas.
  • Provide in depth documentation on the content of work performed on the press line.
  • Generate schedules for hourly workforce to control process flow.
  • Monitor activities of workforce in Tooling
  • Communicate with other employees and management by means of shift reports and email.
Skills:
  1. Required Education & Experience:
    1. High School Diploma or GED
 
  1. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
    1. Ability to perform all assigned tasks, work independently, and complete work on schedule.
    2. Follow Supervisors/Foreman direction while displaying cooperative and positive behavior with co-workers.
    3. Basic understanding of Tooling work flow.
    4. Ability to develop and execute a detailed daily plan.
    5. Strong Problems solving skills and efficient management of time and resources.
Preferred:
  • Prior experience in metals manufacturing environment.
  • (2) Years past experience in die maintenance field or related field.
Requirements:
  • Sit/Stand/Walk 8 hrs./day
  • Ability to lift 75 lbs.

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