2nd Shift - CNC Lathe Team Leader

Incentives:

401K: 100% Matching 6%

Tuition Reimbursement: 100% of In-State Accredited Approved Program

Health, Dental, and Vision: Extremely affordable and robust health benefits.

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan): 15% discount on purchased stock at the lowest price of the quarter.

Shift Differential: 10%

Job Summary: 

The 2nd Shift - CNC Lathe Team Leader is responsible for supporting CNC lathe operators, coordinating workflow, and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and production standards. Acting as a key link between Production Management and the shop floor, this role helps drive operational efficiency and maintain a productive, well-organized, and safety-focused environment. 

This role oversees a range of CNC lathe platforms, including Nakamura (WT-150, AS200, AS200L), Miyano (BNE, BNJ, BND), Doosan (Lynx, Puma), Hardinge GT, and Star Swiss machines. These machines are comprised of single and multi spindles. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Mentor and coach a group of CNC operators in the Lathe Department. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

1. Production Coordination & Execution 

• Set up and operate CNC lathes as required to support production needs or fill in during staffing gaps. 

• Collaborate with the Production Manager to finalize machine assignments based on equipment availability and order requirements. 

• Ensure all required labor transactions in Shop Floor Manager, or similar MES system, are accurately completed for assigned job orders. 

• Monitor adherence to routing instructions and verify team members meet standard cycle times. 

2. Team Member Support & Leadership 

• Communicate daily updates, including announcements and prior-day performance metrics. 

• Serve as the primary point of contact among team members on shift, providing real-time support for operational issues. 

• Assist with the training and skill development of team members, including hands-on guidance and reinforcement of best practices. 

• Deliver constructive recognition and performance feedback to assigned team members. 

• Ensure daily completion of 5S housekeeping duties and operator-level maintenance tasks. 

• Promptly escalate issues such as material shortages, tooling problems, scrap occurrences, and equipment downtime. 

• Enforce company safety protocols and PPE requirements. 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Strong understanding of machining processes, production workflows, and quality standards. 

• Excellent communication, organizational, and coaching skills. 

• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and company values. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and support a diverse team in a fast-paced environment. 

• Adaptable to shifting priorities and fast-paced manufacturing environments. 

• Approachable, collaborative leadership style. 

Education and Experience: 

• Minimum of 3 years of CNC Lathe Setup experience. 

• Previous experience in a leadership or team support role strongly preferred. 

• Proficient in manufacturing software such as Shop Floor Manager, or similar MES system. 

• Strong understanding of machining processes, production workflows, and quality standards. 

Physical Requirements: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, feel/reach with hands/arms, talk and hear.