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Machine Shop Manager

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Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Oldbury, West Midlands B69 2AB, England

Salary

£45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Machine Shop Manager position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a machining facility, preferably with steel, and offers a competitive salary.
  • The role involves developing and enhancing manufacturing processes while ensuring equipment and tooling meet specifications.
  • Key responsibilities include leading teams, overseeing daily production, managing tooling costs, and ensuring quality and timely delivery.
  • Candidates should possess strong expertise in CNCs, lathes, grinders, and millers, along with the ability to read CAD/CAM drawings.
  • This full-time position is based in Oldbury, with standard hours from 08:00 to 16:00 Monday-Thursday and 08:00 to 13:00 on Fridays, and may require overtime and travel.

Job Title: Machine Shop Manager
Reports to: Operations Director

Job Summary:
As a Machine Shop Manager, you will use your technical knowledge to develop and enhance manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment. You will ensure that equipment, tooling, and fixtures meet specifications and support a LEAN culture. Leading and training a team of operatives and engineers, you will maintain high production standards to meet customer orders and expectations. This role requires a proactive, hands-on individual committed to quality and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to achieve machine shop objectives.
  • Oversee daily production, setting instructions for shop floor teams.
  • Develop efficient production routes.
  • Manage tooling costs and stock.
  • Estimate costs, quote, and oversee route and tool design.
  • Ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery of all outputs.
  • Conduct trials for new products and recommend equipment upgrades.
  • Motivate and develop the team through training and performance reviews.
  • Monitor and communicate shop performance and foster effective communication.
  • Operate all machine shop equipment proficiently and train others.
  • Collaborate with other departments to meet client deadlines.
  • Champion continuous improvement within the department.
  • Plan and manage new program launches and equipment retrofits.

Qualifications & Skills 

  • Education: Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics, plus an HNC in Engineering.
  • Experience: At least 5 years in a machining facility, ideally with steel. XYZ machine experience is beneficial
  • Strong business ethics and integrity.
  • Expertise in CNCs, lathes, grinders, and millers, including CNC programming (FANUC controls).
  • Ability to read CAD/CAM drawings and diagnose tooling faults.
  • Good understanding of customer requirements and market dynamics.
  • Strong organizational skills, initiative, and pressure tolerance.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work at all levels.
  • Basic IT and numerical skills.

Physical Demands:
35 hours per week, with overtime as required. Standard hours are 08:00-16:00 Monday-Thursday and 08:00-13:00 Friday. This role is based in Oldbury and may involve travel.

If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic machine shop environment, we encourage you to apply!

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