Who We Are...
At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, we're committed to delivering high-performance solutions that power critical applications across industries. Our culture is built on safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and a shared dedication to excellence. We value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive work environment where every employee plays a vital role in our success.
What We Offer...
At Fenner, you're more than just an employee. You're part of a global team that values your voice, supports your growth, and celebrates your contributions. We offer:
- Competitive pay with shift differentials and bonuses
- Day-one Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) match immediately vested with the company
- 100% paid Parental Leave
- Michelin Stock Purchase Program
- Michelin Tire Rebate Program
- Career development in a global organization
- Personal development and career progression
- A culture built on trust, respect, and empowerment
What You'll Be Doing...
The Team Lead Operator - Trantorque is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supporting the daily activities of the Trantorque manufacturing team while actively participating in production. You'll coordinate people and resources, provide guidance and training, troubleshoot daily production challenges, and help the team meet expectations for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
In addition to leading the team, you'll use your CNC experience to set up and operate equipment, support production needs, and ensure high-quality Trantorque products are manufactured safely and efficiently.
The schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday; 4:30pm - 3:00am.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Daily Operations
- Provide daily direction, guidance, and general supervision to assigned team members.
- Coordinate work activities and resources to maximize efficiency and support production schedules.
- Adjust priorities as production and customer needs change.
- Ensure employees are properly trained and provide hands-on coaching and guidance.
- Provide timely performance feedback and support employee growth and development.
- Review time and attendance records and make or approve necessary adjustments.
- Ensure employees follow company policies, procedures, work instructions, and operational standards.
- Communicate production issues, staffing needs, equipment concerns, and resource requirements to management.
- Provide input on staffing and employment decisions when requested.
CNC & Production Operations
- Set up and operate CNC lathes and PLC or CNC secondary equipment used to manufacture Trantorque products.
- Measure and visually inspect parts to ensure product quality requirements are met.
- Make offset and tool-wear adjustments and replace worn tooling as needed.
- Perform appropriate program edits involving speeds, feeds, and stock-size substitutions within established procedures.
- Perform finishing, assembly, packaging, vibratory, and material-handling activities as needed.
- Identify equipment or programming concerns and communicate issues to the appropriate resources.
- Follow standardized work, ISO procedures, production schedules, and established work instructions.
Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Lead by example and promote a Safety First culture throughout the team.
- Ensure required PPE and safe work practices are consistently followed.
- Identify and report hazards, near misses, injuries, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.
- Participate in safety audits, floor walks, equipment inspections, corrective actions, and safety observations.
- Exercise stop-work authority when an imminent danger is present.
- Maintain a clean and organized workplace using 6S principles.
- Ensure inspection requirements, quality standards, process controls, and work instructions are followed.
- Lead or participate in Lean, kaizen, and continuous-improvement activities.
- Maintain applicable ISO training checklists, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
- Participate in safety audits, floor walks, equipment inspections, corrective actions, and safety observations.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous CNC machining or closely related manufacturing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to set up and operate CNC equipment with minimal assistance.
- Experience measuring manufactured parts and making basic machine or tooling adjustments.
- Previous experience training, coaching, or providing work direction to others preferred.
- Team Lead, Lead Operator, Senior Operator, or comparable manufacturing leadership experience preferred.
- Five or more years of CNC machining or related manufacturing experience preferred.
- Experience with Trantorque operations or comparable precision machining processes is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong mechanical aptitude and CNC machining knowledge.
- Ability to lead by example and provide clear daily direction.
- Effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail.
- Ability to coach and train employees with different experience levels.
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement concepts.
- Ability to collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and other support functions.
- Lean Six Sigma knowledge and Yellow Belt certification preferred.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
This position works in an active manufacturing environment near moving mechanical equipment. The role regularly requires standing, walking, handling parts and tooling, reaching, communicating, and performing detailed visual inspections. Employees may occasionally need to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or balance. The position may require lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds. Required personal protective equipment must be worn. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Growth Opportunities...
This position provides an opportunity to expand both technical and leadership capabilities. Successful employees can continue developing skills in production leadership, CNC operations, Lean manufacturing, employee development, and continuous improvement, creating a strong foundation for future advancement within Fenner Precision Polymers.
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?
If you're an experienced operator who enjoys solving problems, helping others succeed, and taking ownership of daily production, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team that's manufacturing more than products - we're manufacturing a better future.