Team Lead Production Planning

Rheinmetall; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible working time models

Job summary

A defense engineering company is seeking a Team Leader for their new production site in Telford, England. This role involves managing the production planning team and overseeing CNC programs and tools. The ideal candidate will possess a mechanical engineering background, significant leadership in manufacturing processes, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment focused on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Motivated and disciplined with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Manage CNC programs and tools for production.
• Support production KPIs and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead the production planning team and tool management.

Skills

CNC programming

Leadership

Technical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Vocational training in machining

Tools

TopSolid

Teamcenter

SAP

Job description

Overview

RWM UK is starting a new production site in Telford. Rheinmetall Weapon Munitions UK (RWM UK) is part of the defence engineering company Rheinmetall AG based in Germany. We design, manufacture and support military large-calibre weapon systems used by the British Army and international customers. The individual in this role will report directly to the Production Manager and be responsible for the production planning team and the tool management/administration. As Team Leader you will ensure the ramp-up of the production by providing the tools and CNC-programmes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for CNC Programs and Tools and Data Management for the production of large-calibre weapon systems
• Manage all aspects of people management, including day-to-day responsibility of team performance and development (attendance, sickness, overtime approvals, training where appropriate, Personal Development Plans, and conduct-related issues)
• Adaptation of CNC programmes and, if necessary, creation of new ones
• Setting up systems (e.g. Top Solid and Exapt) and maintenance of master data information
• Definition and procurement of required tools, clamping, auxiliary and measuring equipment
• Hiring and development of a team of employees in the above-mentioned area
• Support the Production Manager in achieving production KPIs (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery & People) and participate in continuous improvement activities (production efficiency, OEE, operating cost reduction, safety, PPS & 5S)
• Supporting the ramp-up of the new production facility for large-calibre weapon systems
• Supporting the production and acceptance of new machines and systems
• Allocate work to the team and communicate issues, progress and achievements
• Escalate issues and disruption to the Production Manager in a timely manner
• Encourage the team to submit improvement ideas to increase engagement and efficiency
• Provide inputs to the wider production team (Manufacturing Engineers, Production Planning, Logistics or Quality) as required

What Qualifications You Should Have

Essential

• Completed studies in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Alternatively, completed vocational training in machining or metal technology (e.g. CNC-Operator, Toolmaker, Industrial Mechanic) with broad experience
• Significant leadership experience in the manufacturing processes of turning, milling in shift operation
• Significant experience in CNC programming and Tool-data-management (e.g. TopSolid, Teamcenter, Exapt)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings to understand specifications, tolerances and required materials
• Good communication skills and the ability to lead a high performing team through training, mentoring and knowledge transfer
• Motivated and disciplined with an excellent work ethic, technical aptitude, continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate high levels of SHE behaviours to teams through safety awareness, risk management and compliance

Desired

• Experience in manufacturing processes of deep drilling, eroding, laser hardening
• Experience in production of large-calibre weapon systems or military goods
• Experience in ramp-up of new production processes
• Experience working with SAP
• Experience in maintenance
• Demonstrated SHE behaviours to teams through safety awareness, risk management and compliance

What We Offer You

Rheinmetall is establishing a new production site for large calibre barrels in Telford, and you have the opportunity to join at an exciting time of growth and help set up the new plant from the beginning. The business offers a competitive compensation package, enhanced annual leave and a dynamic work environment with flexible working time models to support work-life balance.

Contact Information

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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