Shift Lead - Advanced Ceramics Production

CoorsTek, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CoorsTek, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is hiring a Team Lead to direct daily production activities on a shift and guide operators to meet quality targets.

You will ensure adherence to work instructions, safety rules, and data recording practices on the plant floor. The ideal candidate has 1 year of relevant manufacturing experience, solid communication, and problem-solving skills to support daily operations and team success.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Ability to provide and receive verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Direct operators per schedule and communicate challenges with solutions.
• Maintain production data (workflow and scrap) in database.
• Provide updates to supervisor on performance and conduct.
• Operate/setup manufacturing equipment to produce acceptable product per work instructions.
• Inspect parts for defects; record results and adjust processes or notify deviation.
• Collaborate with supervisor and planner to determine workflow and schedule.
• Train and coach new employees on work instructions and procedures.
• Monitor and approve time records.
• Gather and implement improvement ideas under supervisor guidance.
• Wear required PPE at all times in designated areas.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching/mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Math & computing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CoorsTek, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is hiring a Team Lead to direct daily production activities on a shift and guide operators to meet quality targets.

You will ensure adherence to work instructions, safety rules, and data recording practices on the plant floor. The ideal candidate has 1 year of relevant manufacturing experience, solid communication, and problem-solving skills to support daily operations and team success.