Sr Team Lead - Machining/Plasma

CoorsTek; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

CoorsTek in Worcester, MA is seeking a Sr Team Lead for Machining/Plasma to direct and coach a team operating complex equipment. You will lead daily activities, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain a clean, safe work area.

The role requires 2+ years in production/machining leadership, experience with 5S & Lean, and strong Microsoft Office skills. Expect swing shift coordination and collaboration with planning to optimize workflow.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Production/Machining Leadership experience.
• Experience operating equipment and diagnosing/troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Experience with 5S & Lean practices.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct work of operators operating complex/technical equipment to meet schedule and quality targets.
• Communicate human capital, overtime requirements and production challenges to leadership.
• Maintain production data in the computer system and identify trends for escalation.
• Partner with production planner to determine department workflow and schedule.
• Provide timely feedback on development, performance and conduct.
• Train and coach employees on department work instructions, processes and policies.
• Monitor and approve employee time records in a timely manner.
• Oversee safety and PPE compliance in the work area.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Lean principles

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.Job TitleSr Team Lead - Machining/PlasmaResponsible for directing activities of workers involved in and producing parts using technical and complex equipment in an assigned area. Leads and encourages a collaborative team environment dedicated to meeting departmental goals and objectives. Maintains work area cleanliness. Working supervisor for a team of workers including conducting/providing input on performance reviews, hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions.Roles & ResponsibilitiesDirect work of operators operating complex or technical equipment following production schedule to meet quality and on time delivery requirementsCommunicate human capital and overtime requirements and production challenges to appropriate leaderMaintain production data (workflow and scrap) in appropriate computer database, identifies trends correcting or escalating to appropriate personPartner with production planner to determine department work flow and scheduleProvide consistent and timely feedback to employee on development, performance and conductTrain and coach employees on department work instructions, processes, procedures and policiesMonitor, review and approve employee time records in a consistent and timely mannerOperate and/or setup a variety of complex and/or technical manufacturing equipment in assigned area to produce acceptable product per work instructions, inspect parts for defects as part of in-process inspection, record results and adjust process/machine or notify appropriate person when production schedule compromisedGather improvement ideas, implement and maintain as directed by department supervisorWears required personal protective equipment at all times in areas where mandatoryJob Requirements:Hours:Swing Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PMShift Differential: $2.50/hourTraining Requirement: Must be able to attend one week orientation on Day Shift, but will train on Swing shift after first weekEducation:High School Diploma or equivalentExperience:Requires 2+ years of Production/Machining Leadership experienceMajor focus in supervising production areas that utilize machines or automated equipment.Supervisor must have experienced with operating equipment and skilled at diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment issuesSupervisor must have experience with reducing equipment down time5S & Lean ExperienceStrong Microsoft Computer SkillsFunctional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Ability to provide and receive verbal and written instructionsIntermediate math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions) and computer skillsDemonstrated leadership and coaching/mentoring abilityAbility to resolve conflict in a professional mannerAdvanced knowledge of technical or complex production processes and equipment within assigned areaMust exhibit attention to detail as well as excellent listening, verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgroundsTarget Hiring RangeHourly: USD 31.39 - USD 38.40Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.If you like working for a company that makes a real difference in the world, you'll enjoy your career with us!