Machine Shop Process Lead: Precision & Leadership

Tait Group; Pontefract; Remoto; GBP 42.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

TAIT partners with artists, brands and places to deliver world-class live experiences. The Machine Shop Process Lead will organize, direct and complete portions of projects with a small team, applying advanced knowledge of shop equipment, interpreting drawings, and guiding projects to on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

You will support day-to-day manufacturing tasks, train team members, and maintain safety and quality standards while coordinating with other departments and management.

Competenze

• GCSE, apprenticeship, or above certification program preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing practices and machine shop operations.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Proficiency with manual machine shop equipment, including mills, lathes, industrial saws, and routers.
• Safety awareness of crane operations required.
• Ability to measure product using different measurement systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, or similar programs preferred.
• Knowledge of Epicor, Slack, and/or Box preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility with work schedule based on operational demands.

Mansioni

• Coordinate shift team with varying skills to complete project goals by supporting collaboration and cooperation.
• Organize and manage workflow so team members understand their duties, delegated tasks, priorities, and project expectations.
• Answer technical questions from team members related to manufacturing tasks, machining processes, equipment, and assigned work.
• Share skills and knowledge with others to support department development and assist with training employees within the department.
• Read, understand, interpret, and utilize mechanical drawings to support accurate production and project execution.
• Apply quality control processes by identifying non‑conforming work, supporting rework, escalating concerns, and recommending improvements.
• Maintain awareness of project schedules and deadlines; raise concerns or recommend adjustments when goals are at risk.
• Interact with other departments to clarify requirements and provide suggestions, feedback, and progress updates.
• Manage materials, prints, and supplies, and assign team members to work based on priorities and requirements.
• Ensure product labeling requirements are accurately executed.
• Perform required maintenance and upkeep on equipment.
• Take initiative to improve methods, solve problems, and identify opportunities to improve departmental productivity.
• Communicate with management regarding project status, priorities, risks, and team performance.
• Manage changing priorities throughout a shift while maintaining safe and productive work practices.
• Keep a clean, organized, and safe workspace, including facility tools and equipment.
• Accurately capture labor hours and material issuing in Epicor.
• Ensure TAIT’s standards of care are coordinated into daily activities: Safety, Quality, Team, Schedule, and Cost.
• Take ownership for decisions, actions, performance, and behavior while adhering to company policies and expectations.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required and perform other assigned duties to meet business needs.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Machining proficiency

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Measurement skills

MS Office

Epicor/Slack/Box

Formazione

GCSE / Apprenticeship

Strumenti

Epicor

Slack

Box

Descrizione del lavoro

TAIT partners with artists, brands and places to deliver world-class live experiences. The Machine Shop Process Lead will organize, direct and complete portions of projects with a small team, applying advanced knowledge of shop equipment, interpreting drawings, and guiding projects to on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

You will support day-to-day manufacturing tasks, train team members, and maintain safety and quality standards while coordinating with other departments and management.