Hermetic Machine Shop Lead

CERAMTEC NORTH AMERICA LLC•Laurens, SC

About The Position

The Hermetic Machine Shop Lead supervises and coordinates team activities to meet production targets, quality requirements, and delivery schedules. The role provides daily leadership and support for manual and CNC machining operations within the Hermetics department, monitors workflow and compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards, and coordinates production priorities with planners, the Hermetics Manager, and other department Team Leads. The Lead supports machining operations through machine setup, troubleshooting, and equipment operation as needed. The role maintains production records, monitors work orders, ensures materials, tooling, and equipment are available, and trains and monitors team members on equipment operation, safety, quality standards, and department procedures. The position also identifies production issues and improvement opportunities, supports continuous improvement, and communicates shift handovers, production updates, and completion status. Daily work includes reviewing schedules, work orders, and handover notes; communicating priorities and safety expectations; coordinating with planners and other Team Leads; monitoring operations and quality; tracking output and escalating delays or concerns; maintaining organized work areas in accordance with 5S and safety standards; and helping resolve machine, tooling, material, and production issues. The work takes place in a dusty and wet environment with temperature fluctuations and elevated noise levels; hearing protection is required. Physical demands include lifting up to 40 pounds and reaching, lifting, standing, bending, and walking throughout the shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Computer literate.
Experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Leadership skills, including the ability to motivate teams.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Physical dexterity to reach, lift, stand, bend, and walk throughout the shift.
Ability to safely operate manufacturing equipment and tools.
Hand/eye coordination and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating manual and CNC machining equipment.
Ceramic industry experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate team activities to meet production targets, quality requirements, and delivery schedules.
Provide daily leadership and support for manual and CNC machining operations in the Hermetics department.
Monitor production processes and workflow for compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
Coordinate production priorities with planners, the Hermetics Manager, and other department Team Leads.
Assist with machine setup, troubleshooting, and operation of manual and CNC equipment as needed.
Maintain production records and monitor work-order status.
Ensure materials, tooling, and equipment are available for production.
Train and monitor team members on equipment operation, safety requirements, quality standards, and department procedures.
Identify and communicate production issues, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, quality, and efficiency.
Communicate shift handovers, production updates, and completion status.
Review production schedules, work orders, and shift handover notes.
Conduct team meetings to communicate production priorities, safety topics, and daily expectations.
Coordinate activities with planners to support timely completion of scheduled work.
Monitor machining operations and provide technical support to operators.
Verify that quality requirements and inspection criteria are followed.
Work with other Hermetics Team Leads to balance workload and support department goals.
Track production output and communicate progress, delays, or concerns to management.
Keep work areas organized and compliant with 5S and safety standards.
Help resolve machine, tooling, material, or production issues.
Perform other related duties and assignments as required.