Machine Shop Team Leader

Due to continued growth and succession within our Machine Shop we are looking for an additional Team Leader to join our growing Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and provide leadership to the machine shop team.
• 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

• Ideally you will have previous experience in the manufacture of machined components
• 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 operate and set a wide range of CNC and conventional machinery including mills, lathes presses and saws. Able to use manual lathes and mills is would be benificial.
• 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.