Senior Manufacturing Technical Leader (Shift Ops)

BD; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is a leading global medical technology company in the United Kingdom, seeking a Manufacturing Technical Leader in Plymouth. You will oversee shift-based technical staff, drive safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives, and develop a competence-driven team while implementing improvements in shift-based processes and working methods.

You will manage Engineering Technicians and a wider technical team, focusing on succession planning and career development, with emphasis on Lean principles

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in an Engineering discipline, with CMI Level 3 or above, and at least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Proven leadership experience, particularly in driving improvements in people, culture, and processes.
• Familiarity with Lean methodologies is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery to its original standards, aiming to improve MTBF.
• Enhance problem-solving skills to reduce MTTR and promote safe working practices.
• Oversee the technical escalation process, ensuring root causes are resolved to minimise overall escalations.
• Lead and develop Shift Engineers and Technicians by identifying skill gaps and driving development plans.
• Manage the technician skills matrix to monitor and improve team performance.
• Implement standard work improvements for technical processes.
• Collaborate with Asset Care Team and Process Engineers to enhance line performance.
• Develop a succession plan and career pathways for team members.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Lean methodologies

High-speed manufacturing

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Engineering

CMI Level 3 or above

Job description

BD is a leading global medical technology company in the United Kingdom, seeking a Manufacturing Technical Leader in Plymouth. You will oversee shift-based technical staff, drive safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives, and develop a competence-driven team while implementing improvements in shift-based processes and working methods.

You will manage Engineering Technicians and a wider technical team, focusing on succession planning and career development, with emphasis on Lean principles