Machine Shop Project Manager Jobs in Powell, TN (NOW HIRING)

The 2nd Shift Team Leader provides direct leadership and operational oversight for all machine shop, die shop, and spare‑parts activities across the campus during second shift. This role ensures safe operations, production efficiency, quality output, and effective coordination between departments. The Team Leader serves as the primary point of contact for shift performance, troubleshooting, staffing, and workflow management.

• Shift Leadership & Coordination
  • Lead and supervise second‑shift employees across machine shops, die shops, and spare‑parts areas.
  • Assign work, monitor progress, and adjust priorities to meet production schedules.
  • Conduct shift start‑up meetings, communicate daily goals, and ensure alignment with first‑shift and third‑shift operations.
• Operational Oversight
  • Ensure machines, tooling, and equipment are operating safely and efficiently.
  • Coordinate die repairs, machining tasks, and spare‑parts requests to minimize downtime.
  • Monitor workflow and proactively address bottlenecks or resource shortages.
• Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure all work meets quality standards and follows established procedures.
  • Support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or process issues.
  • Maintain compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and 5S/lean practices.
• Team Development & Support
  • Train, coach, and mentor team members to build skill sets and improve performance.
  • Provide real‑time feedback and participate in performance evaluations.
  • Promote a positive, collaborative, and safety‑focused work environment.
• Communication & Reporting
  • Serve as the primary contact for second‑shift issues, escalations, and decision‑making.
  • Document shift activities, production results, downtime events, and staffing updates.
  • Communicate effectively with maintenance, engineering, production planning, and management.
• Additional Management Functions
  • Evaluate and review tasks with team members upon completion.
  • Perform daily assessments of work area to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved.
  • Evaluate various quality and safety matters resulting from daily production activity and advise on development countermeasures.
  • Prepare reports as necessary and promote ideas for improvement.
  • Maintain good 5S of the workplace and ensure appropriate safety conditions are met.
  • Train and mentor other associates on processes and policies.
  • Work as a cross‑functional member on projects.
  • Perform HR activities including scheduling, tracking attendance, and counseling.

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing, machining, and die shop environment preferred.
• Experience with CNC programming and offline software preferred.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, tooling, die repair, and spare‑parts management.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead diverse teams.
• Working knowledge of safety standards, lean manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement principles.
• High School Diploma / GED.
• Exempt associates: must have completed 1 year of service with DENSO by job posting date or have been in current Team Leader role for 1 year from move‑in date.
• Non‑Exempt associates: must have completed 6 months of service with DENSO by job posting date.
• Must not have any active disciplines.
• Knowledge of production policies, procedures, and terms.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of office software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to coordinate and monitor a high level of activity under a variety of conditions.
• Ability to comprehend complex instructions and respond effectively.
• Perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly.
• Ability to rapidly coordinate eyes, hands, and fingers and accurately handle precise movements.
• Ability to coordinate the eyes and both hands and feet in response to visual stimuli.
• Ability to work in a variety of adverse environmental conditions, such as heat, cold, noise, etc.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering, Mathematics).
• Leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Audit & Budgeting experience.

Salary Range is $70,000.00 to $85,000.00.