Milling Team Leader – Nights

Xtrac Ltd; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Xtrac as a Team Leader in the Milling department on nightshifts. You’ll lead a dedicated team ensuring high-quality output in a dynamic environment, contributing to innovative automotive solutions. Ideal candidates will have strong CNC and supervisory skills, navigating the transition to electric and hybrid technologies in motorsport.

Benefits

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Private Health Care

Eye Care Assistance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Events

On-site Parking

Reward & Recognition Incentives

Flexible Working for Some Roles

Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive CNC Milling experience and supervisory experience are critical.
• IT Literacy including Microsoft Office required.
• ERP experience (particularly Epicor) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and delegate workload to achieve quality and productivity.
• Promote continuous improvement and optimize machine workflow.
• Enforce safe working practices and lead daily SQDP meetings.

Skills

CNC Milling Experience

Supervisory Skills

Problem Solving

IT Literacy

Continuous Improvement

Education

Completed Apprenticeship in Manufacturing

HNC / HND / Degree in Engineering or Related Discipline

Tools

ERP (Epicor)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shift Pattern : Monday – Thursday, 19:00 – 06:00

Xtrac is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of specialist transmissions. Our customers include the top motorsports racing series including Formula One, Le Mans, IndyCar and NASCAR and we also supply transmissions for the most exclusive high-performance cars in the world. We are at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation opportunity as the automotive industry transitions from internal combustion to electric and hybrid and our experienced and dedicated teams are using the latest cutting-edge technology to achieve this transition.

Xtrac also has a new partnership with Zoerkler, a specialist in gear manufacture and precision engineering. This strategic venture marks a significant step forward in our ambitious growth plans and reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class transmission components and systems to our customers.

About the Role

As Team Leader of our Milling department on our nightshift, you’ll provide leadership to the Milling team, delegating and managing workload in order to achieve the required levels of quality, output and productivity. This includes management and performance monitoring of the team and deputising in the absence of the FactoryManager. Keeping an eye on the ground and monitoring the departments current and future workload in order to report accurate information into the Factory Manager.

You’ll be responsible for the following responsibilities:

• Utilisation and maintenance of the milling departments machines and equipment and ensuring that work flow is optimised and machine down time is kept to an absolute minimum
• Promote continuous improvement activity across the department to increase productivity
• Undertaking consumable stock control
• Ensure quality of product is maintained to the highest of standards and participate in solving quality related issues where required
• Encouraging the department to utilise the Manufacturing Support Engineers for quality/manufacturing issues where necessary
• Understand, explain, deliver and promote the need to achieve the overall factory KPI’s
• Lead the daily SQDP meetings and report back to management
• Promote and enforce safe working practices and liaise with Health & Safety to escalate or resolve any issues
• Liaise with multiple teams including our engineering departments
• Ensure the department follows the plan set by day shift.

About You

The successful candidate should have the following attributes:

• Extensive CNC Milling experience is critical
• Supervisory experience is critical
• Demonstrated manufacturing problem solving experience
• Demonstrated people skills
• IT Literacy is critical (Including Microsoft Office, Teams, Planner etc.)
• Demonstrated continuous improvement experience
• ERP Experience (particularly Epicor) is highly desirable
• Successful completion of an apprenticeship in a manufacturing discipline is highly desirable
• Higher education in an Engineering or related discipline is highly desirable (HNC / HND / Degree)
• Fanuc CNC programming experience is highly desirable.

About Xtrac

Here at Xtrac, we are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Motorsport and High-Performance Automotive Transmission Solutions. Our products are used internationally across the most prestigious motorsport events so naturally we have a passion for winning and continuously improving, whether that be our products, our people, or our business. Our vision is to transform into a world class high performance automotive supplier whilst retaining our position as a world leader in motorsport, so now is the time to join our journey, make an impact and contribute to the success of our future.

What makes us who we are is our people. We share behaviours and values to ensure Xtrac remain world class and have a culture that delivers!

We are…

Accountable

Externally Focused

Yearn to Learn

If you’re looking for an exciting new opportunity, you could be just what Xtrac are looking for.

DEI Statement

Xtrac believe that diversity is not only a fundamental value but also a key driver of innovation, growth and success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

We celebrate diversity in all its forms, including to but not limited to race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion disability and veteran status. We recognise that diverse teams are more creative, collaborative and effective in solving complex problems and driving positive change.

Xtrac are dedicated to creating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We actively promote diversity and inclusion through recruitment, training and development, and advancement opportunities for all employees. By embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity, we not only strengthen our organisation but also enrich the experience of our employees and the communities we serve.

Join us at Xtrac and be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values and celebrates the unique contributions of every individual. Together we will drive innovation, excellence and success.

Company benefits include

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Private Health Care

Eye Care Assistance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Events

On-site Parking

Reward & Recognition Incentives

Flexible Working for Some Roles

Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme

Free Safety Workwear

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