CNC Team Leader - First Shift, Quality & Productivity

Tri-Mack Plastics; West of England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hour week

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Tool Purchase Program

Job summary

Tri-Mack Plastics in Bristol, Rhode Island seeks a dedicated CNC Team Leader (1st Shift) to supervise and develop a skilled team, reduce scrap, and maximize productivity in a high‑precision manufacturing environment.

You will monitor part quality, enforce ISO and AS9100 standards, coach operators on inspection methods, and coordinate schedules using Velocity Board priorities. Strong GD&T, blueprint interpretation and leadership are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a CNC manufacturing setting, with the ability to lead by example, promoting a culture of quality and safety.
• Leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Experience with ERP systems beneficial but not required; Infor Visual Manufacturing a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, dealing with day-to-day complexities of a manufacturing environment
• Strong blueprint interpretation skills, understanding of tolerance specifications, and good working knowledge of GD&T.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills along with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Proven problem-solving abilities, attention to detail and analytical skills are required
• Ability to use and understand all measuring tools.
• Working knowledge of standard OSHA regulations.
• Show up to work on time, communicate effectively, get along with co-workers and staff, and support others as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor/coach team members throughout the shift to ensure compliance with all quality systems and adherence to ISO requirements including, but not limited to first piece inspection and in process QC documentation, lot traceability, tagging scrap and rework, and bin to bag technique.
• Check parts produced by team members throughout the shift to ensure the quality of parts being produced meet all requirements.
• Make sure operators are using the documented quality inspection methods and recording inspection results at the prescribed frequency.
• Alert the Department Manager to any problems or concerns with quality processes, documentation, equipment, materials, or labor. Note: All changes require approval. The CSO is the tool to use for any change on the production floor.
• Be proficient in common inspection techniques including but not limited to blueprint interpretation, micrometer, dial caliper, optical comparator, drop indicators, special quality fixtures, and laser micrometer.
• As a first priority, tend to team members to keep processes running in order to flow parts to completion.
• Support the Department Manager in making schedule assignments to ensure that jobs are getting worked on based on Velocity Board priority.
• Coach operators to use the Velocity Board correctly (i.e. initialing Time Travelers, marking Time Travelers when the operation is complete, labeling Batch Labor Tickets with Time Traveler number, and moving parts when Time Traveler Quantity is reached.)
• Facilitate trouble shooting and evaluate work flow and movement at operations so team members can achieve run standards. Request assistance from Production Engineering Support, QC, Administration, and Management as needed.
• Motivate team members to be successful in the execution of their work. Create shift run plans as needed to help operators hit quality and quantity goals.
• Coach operators and work as a team to keep work area orderly. Clean up after each shift to maintain a professional appearance suitable for visitors that impact our future business.
• Ensure team members always work in a safe manner to insure the safety of themselves as well as co-workers, and report all unsafe conditions and injuries, no matter how slight, to your supervisor immediately.
• Do not allow equipment to run that is not safe or is missing guards or other safety devices.
• Conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner, show respect for your fellow workers and all company and personal property, and demonstrate Tri-Mack core values - Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability, and Durability.
• Adhere to all AS9100 requirements as per work instructions.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

GD&T interpretation

Blueprint interpretation

Problem-solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Infor Visual Manufacturing

ERP systems

Job description

Tri-Mack Plastics in Bristol, Rhode Island seeks a dedicated CNC Team Leader (1st Shift) to supervise and develop a skilled team, reduce scrap, and maximize productivity in a high‑precision manufacturing environment.

You will monitor part quality, enforce ISO and AS9100 standards, coach operators on inspection methods, and coordinate schedules using Velocity Board priorities. Strong GD&T, blueprint interpretation and leadership are required.