Sr. Team Lead
About The Position
The Senior Team Lead for Advanced Materials Processing is responsible for leading daily operations within the ceramic powder production area at CoorsTek’s Center for Advanced Materials. This role oversees a team producing high-performance ceramic powders that are critical to the company’s advanced materials and semiconductor solutions. As a working leader, this individual combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture. The role also plays a key part in continuous improvement, process optimization, and alignment with broader manufacturing and business objectives.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 3-5 years of experience in advanced manufacturing, materials processing, or powder production environments
- Leadership or supervisory experience in a technical manufacturing setting
- Advanced knowledge of materials processing equipment and manufacturing processes
- Ability to interpret production data and drive data-informed decisions
- Solid understanding of safety, quality, and operational best practices
- Effective communication skills with the ability to engage a diverse workforce
- Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
- Proficiency with basic computer systems and production tracking tools
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field preferred
- Experience with ceramic materials, powder processing, or similar advanced materials strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and direct daily activities of operators producing ceramic powders using complex and technical processing equipment
- Ensure production schedules are met with a strong focus on quality, yield, and on-time delivery
- Operate and support setup of advanced materials processing equipment, ensuring adherence to work instructions and process standards
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with all safety and PPE requirements
- Serve as a working supervisor, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members
- Support hiring, onboarding, training, and development of employees within the advanced materials processing team
- Promote a collaborative and accountable team environment focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Address employee relations matters, including performance management and conflict resolution
- Monitor production data (e.g., workflow, scrap, yield) and identify trends, driving corrective actions or escalating as needed
- Partner with engineering, quality, and production planning teams to optimize workflows and improve process efficiency
- Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to powder processing, material consistency, and throughput
- Support process troubleshooting and root cause analysis for production challenges
- Coordinate with production planning to align schedules, capacity, and resource needs
- Communicate staffing, overtime, and production challenges to leadership
- Partner with downstream manufacturing teams to ensure powder quality meets internal customer requirements
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Company-Matched 401K (USA only)
- Company-Matched Pension Plan (CANADA only)
- HSA (Health Savings Account) with Company Contribution
- Wellness Reimbursement Program (USA only)
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & more) (USA only)
- Safety Programs (reimbursement for safety shoes and company provided safety glasses)
- Performance-Based Bonuses for all Employees
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Mentorship Program
- Community & Volunteer Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
