Lead CNC Machining Team – Drive Quality & Output

Redline Group Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd. is seeking a Machine Shop Team Leader in Dorset to join the Bournemouth-based Operations team. The role blends hands-on machining with team leadership to ensure on-time delivery, quality and continuous improvement.

You will mentor machinists, program equipment where needed, and work with the Production Supervisor to hit production targets while maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Experience setting, operating and programming machining equipment within a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading or supporting a team.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds, work holding and machine capability.
• Fanuc programming experience would be an advantage.
• Experience or knowledge of OEE, TPM, 6S and lean manufacturing.
• Experience working to production targets and quality standards.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity.
• Good communication and computer skills.
• A flexible, self-motivated and proactive approach.
• The ability to motivate and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team within the machine shop, ensuring colleagues are trained, supported and deployed effectively.
• Take responsibility for on-time delivery, productivity and quality within your area.
• Set, operate and programme machining equipment where required.
• Manage labour, machinery, tooling and production priorities effectively.
• Ensure work meets engineering drawings, specifications, procedures and quality standards.
• Support inspection and quality control processes, escalating non-conformances where required.
• Maintain high standards of 6S, housekeeping and tooling control.
• Identify and resolve machining and production problems.
• Support continuous improvement, waste reduction, cycle-time reduction and productivity initiatives.
• Work towards achieving and improving departmental KPIs and OEE performance.
• Support TPM and lean manufacturing activities.
• Promote safe working practices and compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Deputise for the Production Supervisor when required.

Skills

Machining

Team Leadership

CNC Programming

Reading Drawings

Lean Manufacturing

Tooling/Feeds & Speeds

Tools

Fanuc Programming

Job description

Redline Group Ltd. is seeking a Machine Shop Team Leader in Dorset to join the Bournemouth-based Operations team. The role blends hands-on machining with team leadership to ensure on-time delivery, quality and continuous improvement.

You will mentor machinists, program equipment where needed, and work with the Production Supervisor to hit production targets while maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards.