Manufacturing Process Lead

5 days ago


Oldbury, Sandwell, United Kingdom Recruit 12 Full time
Job Overview

This is a challenging and rewarding role for an experienced manufacturing professional. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine shop operations, lean manufacturing principles, and team leadership.

About the Role

The Machine Shop Manager will be responsible for leading a team of operatives and engineers to achieve high production standards, meet customer orders, and maintain a LEAN culture. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to achieve machine shop objectives.
  • Overseeing daily production, setting instructions for shop floor teams.
  • Developing efficient production routes.
  • Managing tooling costs and stock.
  • Estimating costs, quoting, and overseeing route and tool design.
  • Ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery of all outputs.
  • Conducting trials for new products and recommending equipment upgrades.
  • Motivating and developing the team through training and performance reviews.
  • Monitoring and communicating shop performance and fostering effective communication.
  • Operating all machine shop equipment proficiently and training others.
  • Collaborating with other departments to meet client deadlines.
  • Championing continuous improvement within the department.
  • Planning and managing new program launches and equipment retrofits.
Requirements and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics, plus an HNC in Engineering.
  • At least 5 years' experience 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

This role involves working 35 hours per week, with overtime as required. Standard hours are 08:00-16:00 Monday-Thursday and 08:00-13:00 Friday. Travel may be involved.



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