CNC Machine Shop Team Leader

KAP Technical 

CNC Machine Shop Team Leader
 

Location: Draycott, Derbyshire
 

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a team that designs, manufactures, and builds state-of-the-art machinery,

We are seeking a skilled and experienced CNC Section Team Leader to manage our growing machine shop team. This role involves programming, setting, and operating machining centers to produce high-quality parts to specification, as well as leading the department to achieve production goals. Working within our busy Draycott workshop, you’ll program with Mastercam CAD/CAM software, set up Haas, Doosan, and Star machines, and run high-quality parts. Key responsibilities include:

• Interpreting technical drawings to produce parts accurately to specification
• Operating multiple machines where feasible to maximize efficiency
• Collaborating with the Mechanical Design Team to optimize part costs, complexity, tooling, and machining time
• Implementing productivity improvements to enhance output
• Supervising shop floor activities across 10 machining centers and coordinating with supporting departments

As a CNC Section Team Leader, you will play a critical role in our Operational Management Team, providing leadership in production, continuous improvement, and planning.

Main Responsibilities:

• Providing support to the Milling and Turning sections
• Managing tooling levels and specifying new tooling as needed
• Ensuring coolant quality and safety with regular testing
• Coordinating with the Production Planner to prioritize machining orders for efficient operations
• Fostering a continuous improvement culture within the department
• Maximizing machine efficiency and utilization
• Upholding company quality standards and procedures
• Training and developing new and existing team members
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental requirements
• Addressing departmental issues through corrective action

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Relevant engineering qualification (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in CNC Milling and CNC Turning (essential)
• Experience in offline or partial offline programming with CAD/CAM software, including Mastercam (essential)
• Proficiency in setting and operating CNC vertical machining centers and lathe centers
• Experience with Star sliding head machines
• Familiarity with Haas control systems (training provided)
• Strong organizational, management, and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills at all levels

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for skill development and career growth in a supportive environment
• Recognition of achievements and successes
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Convenient location near Derby city center and local amenities
• Company pension scheme
• Refer-a-Friend program
• Free on-site parking