Sr.Team Lead

CoorsTek•Oak Ridge, TN

11d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior CNC Team Lead to oversee daily operations within a high-performance manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading a team operating complex, multi-axis CNC equipment, ensuring production goals, quality standards, and delivery timelines are consistently met. This is a working leadership role, combining hands-on CNC work with team supervision, coaching, and performance management.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience (REQUIRED)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Solid problem-solving and analytical skills
Attention to detail and strong communication skills
Intermediate math skills (fractions, decimals, percentages, etc.)
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams

Nice To Haves

4+ years of combined CNC and manufacturing leadership experience preferred
Experience with multi-axis CNC equipment strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes and troubleshooting
Ability to read and follow inspection and customer specifications
Experience with lean manufacturing, TPM, and 6S principles
Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution abilities

Responsibilities

Lead and direct operators working on complex, multi-axis CNC machinery
Ensure production schedules are met with a focus on quality and on-time delivery
Communicate staffing needs, production challenges, and KPI performance to leadership
Monitor and track production data (workflow, scrap, efficiency) and escalate issues as needed
Partner with production planning to manage workflow and scheduling
Train, coach, and develop team members on processes, procedures, and safety standards
Conduct performance feedback, time approvals, and support hiring/disciplinary processes
Perform hands-on CNC setup and operation as needed
Conduct in-process inspections and adjust machines or escalate issues when necessary
Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a clean, safe work environment
Follow all PPE and safety requirements

Benefits

Additional $2.50/hour shift differential for swing and graveyard shifts
401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% (no vesting period)
Health insurance starting in less than 30 days
6 weeks paid parental leave
2 weeks PTO in year 1, 3 weeks in year 2, increasing with tenure
10 paid holidays annually
$300 annual wellness reimbursement
Temperature-controlled machining environment
All tools provided by CoorsTek
Mental health support and Marketplace Chaplains Family Assistance Program for financial hardships
Ongoing training and employee development
Strong culture of internal promotion and advancement