First-Shift Team Lead, Chemical Operations

Bruker Daltonics; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruker Daltonics in Carteret, NJ, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for our Bruker EST facility. You will lead a team to ensure safe, efficient chemical operations, uphold 6S and quality standards, and meet production targets in a first shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM).

This role emphasizes training operators, coordinating on-the-job coaching, resolving production issues, and driving continuous improvement with strong teamwork and adherence to MSI procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Basic math and computer skills required, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively and read and write in English.
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures and properly use required safety equipment and features.
• Must have US Citizenship or Permanent Residency. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct and safe working practices are being followed, that workplaces are maintained to the correct standard (6S and safety), and take appropriate action if this is not the case.
• Ensure that manufacturing targets are being met and that the product is to the correct quality standard.
• Ensure area control plans and standard work is being followed.
• Take appropriate action on production problems and elevate issues to the Group Leader as required.
• Take the lead in training and coaching operators, and co-ordinate on-the-job training of operators. Ensure that training forms are accurate and completed.
• Regularly participate in production activities to help reinforce the training of others, and interface with quality and process engineers when procedural changes are introduced – in order to ensure compliance with MSI procedures and routings, ie ‘standard work’.
• Take part and contribute to process improvement projects.
• Use problem solving and root cause analysis skills to better provide corrective action when required.
• Take the lead within team in continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain area visual displays. (Whiteboards, metrics etc…)
• Cross-training as required per business needs

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bruker Daltonics in Carteret, NJ, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for our Bruker EST facility. You will lead a team to ensure safe, efficient chemical operations, uphold 6S and quality standards, and meet production targets in a first shift (7:00 AM–3:30 PM).

This role emphasizes training operators, coordinating on-the-job coaching, resolving production issues, and driving continuous improvement with strong teamwork and adherence to MSI procedures.