Machine Shop Manager

Location: Shotton

Machine Shop Manager

Chester

£50,000 - £60,000 + benefits (dependent on experience)

About the Company

This is an excellent opportunity for a Machine Shop Manager to join a successful, family run design and manufacturing business operating within a rapidly expanding, high growth technical sector.

The company has recently acquired an additional site and is investing significantly in its facilities, machinery and people. With plans to achieve 40% growth and considerably increase production, this is an exciting time to join the business.

The Machine Shop Manager will play a key role in developing the new site, expanding the company’s machining capabilities and building a high performing department that can support its future growth.

The Role of the Machine Shop Manager

The successful Machine Shop Manager must have a proven track record of building, setting up or significantly developing a machine shop operation.

The Machine Shop Manager will take responsibility for developing the department, introducing effective CNC processes and supporting the installation and commissioning of new machinery at the recently acquired site.

They need a Machine Shop Manager with a hands on machine shop background who understands CNC machining, someone who is comfortable working on the shop floor and willing to get involved.

The Machine Shop Manager will initially manage a machine shop team of 6, with responsibility for people, machinery, materials, quality and production performance. As the site develops, the department is expected to grow and eventually include an onsite maintenance team.

Responsibilities of the Machine Shop Manager

Lead the development and continued expansion of the machine shop at the company’s newly acquired site
Introduce effective CNC processes, procedures and working practices to support increased production
Manage, motivate and develop an initial machine shop team of 6 employees
Provide visible, hands on leadership across the shop floor and support the team when required
Oversee the installation, commissioning and introduction of new CNC machinery
Coordinate machine servicing, preventative maintenance and breakdown support to minimise production downtime
Manage the department’s machinery, tooling, consumables and material requirements
Work closely with the quality team to improve standards and promote a right-first-time approach
Hold regular production meetings with the Planning and Production Managers
Review production schedules, priorities, staffing levels and machine capacity to ensure deadlines are achieved
Identify bottlenecks and introduce improvements that increase output, efficiency and machine utilisation
Develop processes that reduce waste, scrap, rework and recurring production issues
Ensure materials are available and effectively controlled to support production requirements
Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, training and development
Support the future growth of the department, including the introduction of maintenance engineers
Maintain high standards of health and safety, machinery compliance and housekeeping

Requirements of the Machine Shop Manager

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline
A proven track record of building, setting up or significantly developing a machine shop department
Previous experience installing and commissioning machinery within a new or expanding manufacturing site
A hands on background within CNC machining
Practical experience with XYZ machinery, including milling, turning and vertical machining equipment
Previous experience managing and developing a machine shop or CNC production team
Leadership skills with the ability to motivate employees and build an effective department
Experience developing CNC processes, procedures and production standards
A good understanding of machining quality, materials, tooling and production requirements
Experience managing machine servicing, maintenance requirements and equipment performance
The ability to work closely with planning, production, engineering and quality teams
A proactive approach with the willingness to get involved on the shop floor
A recognised CNC machining or engineering…