Machine Shop Manager

JR United Kingdom; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Scotland is seeking a Machine Shop Manager to lead a team of machinists and ensure quality and productivity. This role requires a technical background in machining processes and proven leadership experience. The successful candidate will be accountable for operational planning, quality compliance, and financial performance of the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Experience as a time served machinist or equivalent hands-on work experience.
• Proven leader within a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of machinists in operational activities.
• Ensure quality compliance and resolve issues during audits.
• Control departmental spending and minimize wastage.

Skills

Machining expertise

Data-driven actions

Technical drawing specification

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BA, BSc, BEng)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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The Machine Shop Manager is a key member of the operational leadership team and responsible for leading a team of machinists (CNC, Milling, Lathe, Sawing, etc.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate high level of expertise in machining and manufacturing processes, in particular sawing/cutting, CNC milling, lathe machines, EDM
• Ensure departments and team members are working in line with quality requirements and procedures, supporting audits and finding resolution where required.
• Ability to read and produce technical drawing specifications.
• Provide input to operational planning activities and ensure agreed turnaround times are achieved.
• Strong focus on On Time Delivery (OTD) to achieve bottom line results.
• Accountable for controlling spend within the department by working with suppliers to achieve the best price possible. Regular review of processes to minimize wastage of consumables.

Qualifications/Education and/or Experience:

• Preferred bachelor’s degree (BA, BSc, BEng) and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and use of data driven actions.
• Working knowledge of workshop safety, management, processes preferable.
• Ability to read and create technical drawing specifications.
• Experience as a time served machinist (or equivalent hands-on work experience) in a similar work environment.
• Must be a proven leader within a relevant discipline and a quick learner who is adaptive to and embraces change.