Machining Cell Leader

The main purpose of this role will be:

To ensure that the Machining Cell achieves the day-to-day customer requirements in terms of Quality, Delivery and Cost and to continuously improve the performance of the team. To control all machining manufacturing and finishing from raw material through to component finishing. To develop and motivate all production staff to ensure that business targets are achieved. To interact daily with Purchasing and Planning teams to ensure production runs to schedule as well as with other functional teams for development, new product introduction and problem resolution

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Excellent knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication and production assembly and test processes preferably within a high technology industry.  Knowledge of vacuum industry would be beneficial but not essential

Experience of machining and managing a machine shop/department

Leadership and coaching experience

Experience in low batch high tolerance workshop environment

Good knowledge of current manufacturing practices including lean manufacture and continuous improvement methods

Previous experience of leading a team

Continuous Improvement and problem-solving skills

 QUALIFICATIONS/ATTRIBUTES

HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering

Apprenticeship experience

ILM level 3 or above in leadership

Hands-on approach to leading the team with strong communication skills at all levels 

Ability to work accurately to tight deadlines under pressure

High level of organisational and planning skills

To possess a degree of problem-solving ability

To be self-motivated and pro-active

To be numerate and computer literate

Committed to the ongoing success of the business