Machine Shop Team Leader

4 days ago


Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

Job Title: Machine Shop Team Leader - CNC Machinist

Location: Not Specified

Salary: Competitive

Hours:

Flexible Schedule

Our Company:

Adecco is a leading provider of workforce solutions and business process outsourcing. With a rich history of over four decades, we specialize in delivering cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of our global clientele.

Role Summary:

You will lead the team within the machine shop to manufacture small batch, special, and prototype items, ensuring maximum utilization through effective deployment and management of CNC Setters and Operators.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead by example and provide leadership to the machine shop team.
  • Program, set, and operate CNC mills and lathes, and act as mentor and trainer on their use.
  • Operate manual lathes and mills, and act as mentor and trainer on their use.
  • Create work packages using the ERP system and monitor progress through the shop.
  • Carry out daily start-up meetings and allocate tasks 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 and use these KPIs to determine appropriate actions to improve the performance of the team.
  • Carry out staff appraisals and reviews.
  • 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.
  • Implement a culture of continuous improvement using appropriate tools and techniques such as lean manufacturing and 5S.
  • Operate as a CNC Setter/Operator manufacturing products in line with business needs.
  • Any other related duties assigned by the Operations Manager.

Requirements:

  • Experience in the manufacture of machined components in a small batch or prototype environment.
  • Experience in leading a team.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Ability to understand exploded drawings and adhere to written work instructions and route cards.
  • Ability to create work packages.
  • Ability to program and set a wide range of CNC mills and lathes.
  • Ability to use manual lathes and mills.
  • Maintain a high level of quality to tight tolerances.
  • Knowledge of modern manufacturing methods.
  • Knowledge of, or exposure to, LEAN manufacturing techniques.
  • Positive 'can-do' attitude.
  • Motivational and accountable.
  • Full current driving license and a valid passport.
  • Due to the nature of this business, all candidates will be required to undergo security clearance at SC level.


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