Order Process Team Leader

Sanders Industries Holdings•Bloomfield, CT

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Kamatics is seeking an Order Process Team Leader responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Order Processing function within Manufacturing Engineering. This role ensures that all order processing activities and production drawings meet customer requirements related to cost, quality, and delivery while driving team performance and continuous improvement. ABOUT KAMATICS: KAMATICS IS A GLOBAL LEADER IN HIGH-PERFORMANCE BEARINGS AND ENGINEERED TRIBOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS FOR AEROSPACE, DEFENSE, AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS. OUR TEAM DEVELOPS SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS AND PRECISION COMPONENTS THAT DELIVER DURABILITY, RELIABILITY, AND PERFORMANCE IN THE HARSHEST ENVIRONMENTS. WE TAKE PRIDE IN ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE, COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING, AND A CULTURE BUILT ON INNOVATION AND CUSTOMER TRUST.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience
Demonstrated leadership experience (formal or informal)
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (CNC machining, production flow, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints; GD&T knowledge preferred
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Effective verbal and written communication skills across all levels
Proven leadership ability with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Results-driven and dependable
Must be a "U.S. person" as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CAD/drafting concepts is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the Order Process team to ensure high levels of productivity, accuracy, and quality
Set clear performance expectations; provide coaching, training, and ongoing feedback to team members
Promote a strong team environment through communication, accountability, and leadership by example
Prioritize and manage workflow to ensure balanced workloads and timely completion of orders
Monitor and track performance metrics to ensure productivity and quality standards are met
Maintain appropriate staffing levels to support business needs
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, and Sales
Ensure order processing and production drawings meet contract and customer requirements
Develop and maintain documentation and controls to support compliance and consistency
Provide regular reporting and updates to management
Drive Lean initiatives to improve cost, throughput, product flow, quality, and delivery
Identify and implement process improvements; streamline workflows across manufacturing cells
Lead or support projects to meet cost, quality, and timeline objectives
Troubleshoot issues related to machining and assembly processes; partner with internal teams to resolve
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in alignment with 5S standards
Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental policies
Deliver a high level of service to both internal and external customers
Support cross-training and contribute to team flexibility as needed
Perform other duties as assigned