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Job Title
Team Lead Sr
Responsible for directing activities of workers involved in and producing parts using technical and complex equipment in an assigned area. Leads and encourages a collaborative team environment dedicated to meeting departmental goals and objectives. Maintains work area cleanliness. Working supervisor for a team of workers including conducting/providing input on performance reviews, hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
Position Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Execution
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
Team Leadership & Development
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
Process & Continuous Improvement
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
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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
Required Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field preferred
Experience
3-5 years of experience in advanced manufacturing, materials processing, or powder production environments
Leadership or supervisory experience in a technical manufacturing setting
Experience with ceramic materials, powder processing, or similar advanced materials strongly preferred
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
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…