Manufacturing Lead Technician

Smart Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturer based near Aberdare, who are seeking a Manufacturing Lead Technician. You will be responsible for supporting the safety of the assigned production areas and personnel, under limited control from the area supervisor along with the ability to follow a plan and meet targets.

Working Hours: 3 shift pattern -Monday - Friday. Days, nights and afternoons. (0700 - 1500, 1500 - 2300, 2300 - 0700)

Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Lead Technician:

• Use SCADA and ERP systems to ensure that all lines are running to the plan and any deviation to the plan are reported or actioned.
• Responsible for issuing the SOPs to the personnel who carry out training and carry out show me tell me activities on the back of it.
• Use TPM as part of the production lines control whilst ensuring the upkeep of data and KPI accuracy. Ensures the proper organization of production rooms and leads the cell leaders when issues arise.

General duties of the Manufacturing Lead Technician:

• To work within the department’s safety instruction & health and safety guidelines.
• Assist with R&D project work.
• Manage tooling for storage, damage and booking out. Audit cell leaders on how tooling is treated/handled
• Confirm all lines have finished goods packaging and request replenishment of all that are low.
• Support with each diameter change and confirm 1st off before leaving line.
• Raise & complete Work requests / Hazard reports
• Prioritise actions to improve Quality if necessary.
• Rectify any Quality defects, documenting what corrective action has been taken (RCA).
• Assist in the training and development of Trainees / Apprentices.
• Complete documentation accurately.
• Comply with all Company procedures.
• Support Supervisor in 5s Audits
• Support in ensuring productivity KPI’s are achieved
• Support Cell Leaders on day to day tasks

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Production line leader or similar role in a production environment.
• Technical qualifications in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Experience within extrusion would be advantageous.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you will get:

• Attractive starting salary between £33,000.00 to £35,000.00 DOE
• Permanent Contract with career mapping
• Excellent company package including workplace pension, life assurance, product discounts and healthcare plan

If this sounds of interest to you and you would like to find out more then why not click apply today and one of our team will come back to you.

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