Lead Manufacturing Operator - Accessories - 1425

Thorlabs Ltd; Ely; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical technologies company in Ely seeks a Lead Manufacturing Operator to support the production team. Responsibilities include ensuring safety adherence, motivating team members, and coordinating with production leaders. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Appreciation of LEAN manufacturing techniques.
• Experienced in troubleshooting technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operators work safely and adhere to PPE requirements.
• Motivate and guide team members.
• Co-ordinate with production line leaders.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Safety adherence

Education

Apprenticeship trained or equivalent

Job description

Overview

What is the job? To support the Value Stream Supervisor in setting direction for their cell, closely supporting all operators to achieve adherence to safety requirements, high attention to quality and on time delivery of components or product. As a Lead Manufacturing Operator you will be very much ‘hands on’ in this physical role, working as part of the production team, expressing a can-do attitude and eye for safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 4:30pm & Friday 7.30am – 12.30pm

Department: Tables Accessories

What is essential to us…

• Apprenticeship trained or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• An appreciation of LEAN manufacturing techniques and quality improvement systems and positively promote LEAN initiatives including 5S and Takt cycles to colleagues.
• Experienced in troubleshooting and finding root causes and solutions for technical problems.
• Ability to both follow and adapt Standard Operating Procedures.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to take initiative and problem solve.
• Strong communication and people skills with the ability to train, coach, mentor and present new ideas.
• Team player and shares information between colleagues
• Have a respectful work ethic and work well with a diverse team.
• Clear and collaborative communicator.

What we would like you to do/ to see…

• Ensure all operators are working safely, adhering to all PPE requirements and safe working practices.
• Motivate, support, train and guide team members.
• Support in leading an allocated team to achieve manufacturing targets.
• Drive cross-training and team development to improve quality, output and flexibility within the team.
• Ensure all team members have signed appropriate risk assessments, SSOW and competence forms for all of the tasks that they are doing.
• Effectively manage and distribute resources and tasks on a daily basis.
• Work collaboratively with the tables team to collectively develop strategies to promote team member adherence to company and industry regulations.
• Co-ordinate with other production line cell leaders, planning, logistics and quality to ensure that orders are tracked, and fulfilled in a timely manner to the quality standard expected.

Who we are?

Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.

Where you will be working?

Our purpose-built facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely. There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London, and our site is within distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station.

What will you get?

At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.

And the benefits are?

Competitive salary, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.

Job Reference: THOR-VC-1425

This is a rolling campaign, so we will actively interview applicants. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We welcome applications from persons who are over 18 years old.
This is a legal requirement, further information is here School leaving age - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

This role does not currently meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria for obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa we are therefore unable to accept applications that require employer sponsorship in order to obtain a Skilled Worker Visa.

We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position.