2nd Shift - Milling Team Leader CNC Experience

Remmert and Company
US - Alabama - Tuscaloosa
January 3, 2025
Manufacturing

Summary

The Milling Team Leader is responsible for managing the daily operation and activities of the Specialized Machinists and any Production Team Members supporting the Milling department. The Milling Team Leader should be willing and able to fulfill all duties under theSpecialized Machinist job description while also managing his or her team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Management Responsibilities

Team Leader responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Daily communication of departmentgoals and key indicators on performance to all team members
Supportive, non-threatening leadership style
Delegation of daily activities in department scope with clear expectations
Address department needs of all team members and remove obstacles that negatively impact the flow of material or execution of daily activities
Document and take actions to continually improve on key indicators that drive department performance
Move team members to different work posts based on priorities of the Labor Kanban
Understand and communicate priorities based on the Labor Kanban and ensure that steps are updated throughout the manufacturing process within the department
Provide hands on, working manager support at all work posts and backfill all positions within the department when necessary
Communicate with team members about attendance and performance while setting clear expectations based on the company attendance policy and disciplinary procedures
Provide constant oversight of safety in the department and coach team members on proper procedures when needed
Administer a managerial presence to the department floor at least 90% of each working shift
Provide coaching to all department team members that will positively impact efficiency and quality of work
Ensure that shift schedules are abided by and a timely return to work post is executed by all team members following allotted break periods
Provide an environment in which all team members can contribute to continuous improvement and escalate issues or ideas to the Production Manager and Plant Manager.
Escalate issues that cannot be resolved within the department to the Production Manager
Build rapport within the department and cultivate a team-oriented environment

These duties are required by the Team Leader along with being able to perform the duties of the Specialized Machinist.

Specialized Machinist Summary

The Specialized Machinist is responsible for the operation of specialized manufacturing machines (beam saw, CNC, flat table router, edgebander, moulder) including complicated set-ups, computer programming and material processing.

The focus of this job is on producing high quality, detailed work based on established standards, guidelines and procedures. Precise, consistent work output is essential requiring patience and a willingness to handle and complete one task at a time. The job environment is stable, based on known relationships with people and well-defined processes. Job knowledge and competency is built through structured step-by-step training and positive, supportive coaching from management and peers. Communication with others is based on knowledge of repetitive job routines and procedures gained from sufficient on the job experience. Consistent, error free work based on defined regulations and standards are key measures of job performance success. The job environment promotes steady, methodical work output so that job routines can be completed on time and error-free. This position is designed to develop a valued technical expert, who, recognized and supported by management and a stable work environment, can deliver quality work on a consistent basis.

Specialized Machinist Job Characteristics

Steady, even pace to promote accuracy and quality of work
Repetitive routines
Complete set of procedures and tasks completed before new ones are begun
Technical/analytical focus
Work within established systems, standards, and procedures
Communication based on job knowledge and expertise
Decision-making within clearly defined job scope based on defined policies and procedures
Supported by management
Focused on job knowledge and expertise
Helpful, supportive communication with management and peers
Collaborative approach in structured job environment
Leadership focused on consistent, accurate, quality work output
Supportive, non-threatening leadership style
Delegation to others when appropriate, using training, coaching and on the job experience
Attention to detail is required

Specialized Machinist Job Duties & Responsibilities

Operating specialized CNC machines for processing parts to fabricate custom products (finished goods) within the woodworking industry.
Specific job duties and responsibilities to include but not limited to:
- Specialized Machinist 1
  - Accurately machines parts for final assembly
  - Verifies program scanned and assigned to part
  - Understands and effectively operates machines
Understands machine tooling and recognizes when to change tooling
Recognizes and prevents bottlenecks on assembly line
Work productivity is average
Work quality is average
Specialized Machinist 2
- Items included in Specialized Machinist 1
- Cross-trained on multiple machines
- Foresees conflicts and creates resolutions
- Work productivity at above average
- Work quality is excellent
Specialized Machinist 3
- Items included in Specialized Machinist 1 & 2
- When necessary, can troubleshoot and repair minor machine issues
- Work productivity is excellent
- Work quality exceeds expectations
- Individual is reliable and without attendance issues (occurrences consistently remain below 6)
Keeps work area clean and free of debris
Keeps work area organized
Attention to detail is required

Education

High School diploma, GED, or higher is required
Relevant experience can be considered as an equivalent to a degree

Experience

One or more years' experience within the woodworking, manufacturing, or construction industry is preferred
One or more years' experience in Finish Carpentry is preferred

Computer Requirements

Time tracking software - Innergy
Shop drawing software - Innergy
Material requisition software - Innergy
Machine software - WoodWOP

Language & Mathematical Skills

Ability to effectively present information, questions, or discrepancies to Team Leader for resolution
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; mentally, hand-and-paper, and calculator.

Remote Work Capabilities

Fully Remote

Hybrid Remote

Occasionally Remote

No Remote

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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