Manufacturing Team Leader (Late Shift)

Owen Daniels; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision component manufacturer in Derby is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to oversee Sheetmetal workers. The role includes supporting the Manufacturing Manager, ensuring quality and efficiency, and applying problem-solving methodologies. Candidates should have experience in a regulated industry and skills in team management and fabrication. Benefits include a 4-day working week and annual leave.

Benefits

4 Day Working Week

31 days Annual Leave

Employee Bonus Scheme Participation

Pension Scheme Eligibility

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a highly regulated industry, preferably Aerospace.
• Proven experience managing a team.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication and sheet metal.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manufacturing Manager with daily supervision of Sheetmetal workers.
• Participate in problem-solving exercises to improve workflow.
• Ensure team members complete work within the allocated time.

Skills

Team management

Fabrication/sheet metal

Reading engineering drawings

Job description

Our client is a global, leading precision component manufacturer primarily operating in the Aerospace sector. They manufacture precision engineered parts for aerospace customers (mainly precision fabrication and machining) and are looking for a Manufacturing Team Leader to join their growing team.

You will be responsible for supporting the Manufacturing Manager through day-to-day supervision of Sheetmetal workers.

Manufacturing Team Leader

Permanent: Up to £42,000 + Shift Allowance. Late Shift: Monday 15:00-01:00, Tuesday-Thursday 15:00-12:30, located in Derby.

Job Description

Support the Manufacturing Manager by sharing agreed objectives on EHS, Quality, Cost, and Delivery, and participating in the Operational Control model. Participate in the Daily Operations meeting, taking ownership of problems assigned to the TL function for resolution.

Understand the process constraints and operating rules of the value stream covered in the TL role, and participate in problem-solving exercises to improve flow where relevant. Manage throughput of work in priority order to deliver our OTIF target.

Ensure planned times are accurate, and team members are completing work within the time allocated. Maintain an efficient system to control the maintenance and storage/replenishment of tooling. Carry out sheet metalwork operations to produce conforming parts.

Provide input, including method and cycle times, for new quotations when required. Lead/support the development of efficient methods of manufacture and tooling for NPDI and existing work. Lead the weekly Gemba meeting, ensuring communication of relevant SQCDP metrics.

Apply problem-solving methodologies to define and solve problems at root cause as a method of improving operational performance, particularly on process capability and quality problems.

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a highly regulated industry (Aerospace preferably).
• Proven experience and ability to manage a team.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication, sheet metal, etc.
• Experienced in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Company Benefits

• 4 Day Working Week.
• 31 days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
• Participation in the Employee Bonus Scheme & Pension Scheme Eligibility (4% employer).