Machine Shop Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled leader to manage their machine shop team. In this role, you will oversee the production of small batch and prototype items, ensuring efficiency through effective management of CNC Setters and Operators. Your expertise in CNC programming and team leadership will be crucial in driving performance and quality. This position offers a unique opportunity to implement best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence in production.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

9 day working fortnight

Matched pension contributions

Free parking onsite

Staff canteen

Discovery Park discounts

Death in Service

Christmas Shutdown

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing machined components in small batch or prototype environments.
• Ability to program and set CNC mills and lathes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the machine shop team and ensure maximum utilization of resources.
• Monitor team performance and implement continuous improvement practices.

Skills

CNC Programming

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Manual Machining

Quality Control

Work Package Creation

Job description

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You will lead the team within the machine shop to manufacture small batch, special and prototype items ensuring that the maximum utilisation is achieved through the effective deployment and management of the CNC Setters and Operators.

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 9 day working fortnight (every other Friday off)
• Matched pension contributions
• Free parking onsite
• Staff canteen with vending machines
• Discovery Park discounts
• Death in Service
• Christmas Shutdown

Key responsibilities within your new role would be to:

• Lead by example and provide leadership to the machine shop team.
• Program, set and operate CNC mills and lathes and act as mentor and trainer on their use.
• Operate manual lathes and mills and act as mentor and trainer on their use.
• Create work packages using the ERP system and monitor progress through the shop.
• Carry out daily start up meetings and allocate tasks to meet the requirements of the plan.
• Monitor and report on the situation relating to the performance of the team.
• Measure and record appropriate metrics to support relevant KPIs and use these KPIs to determine appropriate actions to improve the performance of the team.
• Carry out staff appraisals and reviews.
• Ensure the workforce has the appropriate skill sets through training and development and that it is motivated and performing to expectations.
• Implement best practices to improve production throughput, capacity, quality and reliability.
• Implement a culture of continuous improvement using appropriate tools and techniques such as lean manufacturing and 5S.
• Operate as a CNC Setter/Operator manufacturing products in line with business needs.
• Any other related duties assigned by the Operations Manager.

Experience and skills required for this position:

• Experience in the manufacture of machined components in a small batch or prototype environment.
• Experience in leading a team.
• Be an effective communicator.
• Be able to understand exploded drawings and adhere to written work instructions and route cards.
• Be able to create work packages.
• Be able to program and set a wide range of CNC mills and lathes.
• Have the ability to use manual lathes and mills.
• Must be able to maintain a very high level quality to tight tolerances.
• Have knowledge of modern manufacturing methods.
• Have knowledge of, or exposure to LEAN manufacturing techniques.
• Have a positive 'can do' attitude
• Be motivational and accountable
• Full current driving licence and a valid passport is required.
• Due to the nature of this business all candidate will be required to undergo security clearance at SC level.

Next steps:

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above, then please apply and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please call Ellie (Permanent Consultant) on .

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