2nd Shift Team Lead - CNC Operator

Fenner Precision Polymers•Manheim Township, PA

About The Position

The Team Lead Operator - Trantorque is a hands-on leadership role supporting the daily activities of the Trantorque manufacturing team while actively participating in production. The role coordinates people and resources, provides guidance and training, troubleshoots production challenges, and helps the team meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity expectations. It also uses CNC experience to set up and operate equipment and support the safe, efficient manufacture of high-quality Trantorque products. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. The position works in an active manufacturing environment near moving mechanical equipment. It regularly involves standing, walking, handling parts and tooling, reaching, communicating, and performing detailed visual inspections. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, or balancing may be required, as well as lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds. Required personal protective equipment must be worn. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous CNC machining or closely related manufacturing experience.
Demonstrated ability to set up and operate CNC equipment with minimal assistance.
Experience measuring manufactured parts and making basic machine or tooling adjustments.
Strong mechanical aptitude and CNC machining knowledge.
Ability to lead by example and provide clear daily direction.
Effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail.
Ability to coach and train employees with different experience levels.
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement concepts.
Ability to collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and other support functions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience training, coaching, or providing work direction to others.
Team Lead, Lead Operator, Senior Operator, or comparable manufacturing leadership experience.
Five or more years of CNC machining or related manufacturing experience.
Experience with Trantorque operations or comparable precision machining processes.
Lean Six Sigma knowledge and Yellow Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Provide daily direction, guidance, and general supervision to assigned team members.
Coordinate work activities and resources to maximize efficiency and support production schedules, adjusting priorities as production and customer needs change.
Ensure employees are properly trained, provide hands-on coaching and guidance, and support employee growth through timely performance feedback.
Review time and attendance records and make or approve necessary adjustments.
Ensure employees follow company policies, procedures, work instructions, and operational standards.
Communicate production issues, staffing needs, equipment concerns, and resource requirements to management, and provide input on staffing and employment decisions when requested.
Set up and operate CNC lathes and PLC or CNC secondary equipment used to manufacture Trantorque products.
Measure and visually inspect parts to ensure product quality requirements are met.
Make offset and tool-wear adjustments and replace worn tooling as needed.
Perform program edits involving speeds, feeds, and stock-size substitutions within established procedures.
Perform finishing, assembly, packaging, vibratory, and material-handling activities as needed.
Identify equipment or programming concerns and communicate issues to appropriate resources.
Follow standardized work, ISO procedures, production schedules, and established work instructions.
Promote a Safety First culture, ensure required PPE and safe work practices are followed, and report hazards, near misses, injuries, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.
Exercise stop-work authority when imminent danger is present.
Participate in safety audits, floor walks, equipment inspections, corrective actions, and safety observations.
Maintain a clean and organized workplace using 6S principles.
Ensure inspection requirements, quality standards, process controls, and work instructions are followed.
Lead or participate in Lean, kaizen, and continuous-improvement activities.
Maintain applicable ISO training checklists, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.