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Know How Resourcing is seeking a hands-on CNC Machine Shop Team Leader.
This role involves setting and operating machines (50% of time) while leading the team in safety, productivity, and security (50% of time). You will ensure timely execution of the production schedule within quality parameters and effective use of operator time.
Responsibilities:
- Health & Safety-Report hazards, conduct investigations, maintain risk assessments, participate in safety initiatives.
- Team Management-Plan staffing, conduct meetings and appraisals, manage training, address non-compliance.
- Efficiency & Delivery-Allocate resources, track performance, manage standard work processes.
- Quality-Manage non-conforming product, ensure control checks, implement corrective actions, conduct audits.
- Maintenance-Report maintenance issues.
Requirements:
- In-depth CNC programming and machine setup knowledge.
- Understanding of metrology and measuring equipment.
- Machine shop leadership experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
Desirable:
- CNC programming software experience.
- Understanding of machine maintenance and repair.
- Experience implementing 5S.
- Knowledge of Lean principles.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary up to 42,000 (including shift allowance).
- Overtime pay, pension, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan, Perkbox, and bonus scheme.
- 37.5 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern:
- 6am-2pm (Mon-Thurs), 6am-11:30am (Fri)
- 2pm-10pm (Mon-Thurs), 11:30am-5pm (Fri)
