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Posted August 17, 2026

Continuous Manufacturing Production Team Lead

Carlex Glass Manufacturing
Nashville, TN, US Full Time
65000USD - 75000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description
Make an immediate impact

Lead a production crew to deliver safe, high-quality output—every shift, every run. If you thrive on coaching people, standardizing processes, and driving measurable results, this role is built for you.

Outcomes you will own
  • Daily huddles that align the team on production targets, quality checkpoints, and updates from other sites and departments.
  • Clear communication of safety, quality, and operational information to all team members.
  • On-the-floor coaching in safety, performance, attendance, training, housekeeping/5S, and quality expectations.
  • Investigation and closure of accidents, injuries, and near misses; implement corrective and preventive actions (engineering controls, training, etc.).
  • Audits in safety, training, and quality with timely countermeasures to address gaps.
  • Support for company compliance with TS16949 and any customer-required certifications.
  • Assignment and coordination of daily work, matching skills to demand.
  • Fair and consistent administration of disciplinary actions when violations occur.
  • Assistance with materials planning and logistics to maintain flow.
  • Review and reconciliation of operator-submitted production data.
  • Accurate processing of payroll and attendance records.
  • Participation in preventive maintenance to protect uptime.
Qualifications
  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred (not required).
  • 3+ years of manufacturing/production experience.
What we look for
  • Glass manufacturing process knowledge preferred.
  • Ability to work any shift with regular, predictable attendance.
  • Collaborative mindset; able to cooperate within teams to meet objectives.
  • Valid driver’s license for business travel.
  • Willingness to work more than 40 hours per week as needed, including weekends and holidays.
Core competencies
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong procedural discipline and commitment to safe manufacturing practices.
  • Practical, hands-on problem solving and analytical ability.
  • Alignment with the Carlex values: Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence, and Trust.

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