<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Sr. Team Leader for our Sphericals Value Stream to join our team in Bloomfield, CT. The Sr. Team Leader will supervise all operations as part of the process for the assembly of products in the assigned cell. Ensures that all Value Stream production meets customer requirements of quality and timeliness.</p> <p>Kaman Specialty Bearings & Engineered Products, a division of Kaman Corporation, is a leader in the design and manufacture of high technology mechanical products used in aviation, marine, hydropower and other industrial applications.</p> <p>Invested in our future together.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Supervises the team to ensure high level of productivity and quality. Ensures that staff works as a team. Leads by example, communicates information, and provides training on new procedures. Determines performance expectations, evaluates performance, and provides coaching and training opportunities. Handles employee issues in a timely way. Directs work of Team Leaders, as required. </li><li>Prioritizes work. Maintains appropriate staffing level. Maintains workflow and balance, tracks, and monitor's work. Ensures that productivity and quality standards and measures are met for product line. Communicates information to appropriate departments and individuals. Provides reports. Manages expenses. </li><li>Utilizes Lean manufacturing to achieve company goals in cost, product flow, throughput, productivity, quality, and delivery. Responsible for line performance, measurements, capacity planning and performance matrices. </li><li>Acts as a troubleshooter for assembly / machining process problems. Resolves problems or refers problems to appropriate individual. Works with Order Processing Team, Engineering and Sales Representatives to resolve issues. </li><li>May act as Value Stream Manager or Manufacturing Supervisor during their absence. </li><li>Maintains clean and safe work environment. Follows safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Reports safety incidents to supervisor. </li><li>Makes recommendations for improvements to work processes. Ensures that group maintains 5 S program. </li><li>Provides a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contributes to positive teamwork environment. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in training/learning other positions. Accomplishes related results as needed. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>BS Degree in Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or related experience.</p> <p>Experience:</p> <p>5+ years manufacturing experience. 1+ years of experience as a lead.</p> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Lifting up to 40 pounds </li><li>Frequent walking and standing </li><li>Occasional sitting </li></ul>