Shift Manufacturing Tech Leader - Lean & Automation

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

Job summary

BD in the United Kingdom seeks a Manufacturing Technical Leader to oversee shift-based technical staff and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. You will develop competencies and implement improvements in shift-based processes while guiding Engineering Technicians and a second team of Technicians.

You will drive standard work, mentor engineers, and create career pathways, with an emphasis on lean methods and rapid problem-solving to keep lines running at peak performance.

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.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to lead by example.
• Experience in high-speed automated manufacturing is preferred.
• 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 skills

Lean methodologies

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Engineering

CMI Level 3 or above

Job description

BD in the United Kingdom seeks a Manufacturing Technical Leader to oversee shift-based technical staff and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. You will develop competencies and implement improvements in shift-based processes while guiding Engineering Technicians and a second team of Technicians.

You will drive standard work, mentor engineers, and create career pathways, with an emphasis on lean methods and rapid problem-solving to keep lines running at peak performance.