Machine Shop Team Leader

Machine Shop Team Leader

Location - Sandwich, Kent

Salary - Highly competitive depending on experience

Hours - 9 am - 5 pm, 9-day fortnight (every other Friday is a non-working day)

Benefits - Profit sharing scheme, rewards and recognition, and more!

Permanent

Do you have Team Leader experience within a manufacturing environment?

Do you have extensive knowledge of machinery including CNC?

Our client is a very well-established precision engineering manufacturer whose core of our products are supplied to more than 50 countries. They manufacture and supply an extensive range of cutting-edge precision technology directly to end users and offer a comprehensive capability as a prime supplier. They are looking for a Machine Shop Team Leader to join their expanding team working at their great manufacturing facility in Sandwich, Kent.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and provide leadership to the machine shop team.
• Program, set, and operate CNC Mills and Lathes and act as a mentor and trainer on their use.
• Operate manual lathes and mills and act as mentor and trainer on their use.
• Create work packages using the ERP system and monitor progress through the shop.
• Carry out Daily morning meetings to allocate and manage tasks assigned to the team to meet the requirements of the plan.
• Monitor and report on the situation relating to the performance of the team.
• Measure and record appropriate metrics to support relevant KPIs.
• Use these KPIs to determine appropriate actions to improve the performance of the team.
• Carry out staff appraisals and reviews detailing coaching requirements where required.
• Ensure the workforce has the appropriate skill sets through training and development and that it is motivated and performing to expectations.
• Implement best practices to improve production throughput, capacity, quality and reliability.
• Any other related duties assigned by the Operations Manager.

Skills and Experience

• Must have previous experience in the manufacture of machined components in a small batch or prototype environment.
• A track record in leading a team to success.
• Able to understand technical and exploded drawings.
• Must be able to create work packages and details.
• The ability to program and set a wide range of CNC mills and lathes. Able to use manual lathes and mills is essential.
• Must be able to maintain a very high quality to tight tolerances.
• A strong knowledge of modern manufacturing methods is required to succeed in the role.
• Knowledge of, or exposure to LEAN manufacturing techniques.

To find out more about the position, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

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