Manufacturing Team Lead, Large Draw Machinery

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

Job summary

Bruker Daltonics in New Jersey is seeking a first-shift manufacturing supervisor to oversee a production team and ensure machines operate safely and efficiently. Hours are 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with opportunities to progress as you grow within the role.

You will lead operator training, ensure standard work, and collaborate with quality/process engineers to drive improvements. Candidates should have manufacturing experience, basic math/Excel skills, and the ability to read procedures and safety rules;

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Manufacturing experience required; furnace experience preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills required, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively and read and write in English.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret operating procedures, safety requirements, and calibrated equipment.
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures and properly use required safety equipment and features.
• Ability to work overtime as needed to support operational requirements.
• 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 escalate 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

Manufacturing experience

Furnace experience

English communication

Reading procedures

Safety compliance

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bruker Daltonics in New Jersey is seeking a first-shift manufacturing supervisor to oversee a production team and ensure machines operate safely and efficiently. Hours are 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with opportunities to progress as you grow within the role.

You will lead operator training, ensure standard work, and collaborate with quality/process engineers to drive improvements. Candidates should have manufacturing experience, basic math/Excel skills, and the ability to read procedures and safety rules;