Machine Shop Production Manager

Machine Shop Production Manager

Location:

Leicester, LEC, GB, LE49JD

Business Unit:
Taylor Hobson

We have an exciting opportunity for a Machine Shop Production Manager who is responsible for the safe manufacture of high value components used in the manufacture of TH world class products which represents a broad diversity of manufacturing processes. The role is responsible for satisfying all safety, quality, and productivity requirements in the most cost‑effective manner. This position requires significant initiative and the ability to deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.

The successful candidate will be able to develop, implement, and achieve ambitious stretch goals and have a proven track record of developing talent in their direct reports.

• Provide leadership and communication to the Machine shop team to ensure understanding and attainment of performance objectives and monthly shipment plans
• Maintain operational focus, prioritize tactical plans, measure actual performance against plan, implement counter measures where appropriate and drive lean/continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage direct reports; establish schedule, quality, and cost targets; delegate to direct reports or teams with direct reports to accomplish goals
• Work with other managers to coordinate and align business operations and activities; plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and resources to meet goals
• Develops, trains, and involves employees in maintaining and improving departmental safety, efficiency, productivity, quality, cooperation, and morale
• Develop and deploy management metrics
• The successful introduction of lean manufacturing principles throughout the business
• Review the production programme to determine manufacturing requirements in terms of manning, capacity, and resources
• Ensure that all machines and equipment are maintained in a satisfactory condition to maintain product quality and improve the general environment
• Liaise with Engineering for samples and part development
• Review scrap, non-conformance products and quality problem areas and action to resolve
• Identify key performance monitors (KPIs) for each area on key outputs and display in the appropriate areas
• Support and guide all CI projects using appropriate advanced quality/performance improvement tools
• Continually appraise global technological developments/advances such that they may be exploited to reduce manufacturing costs and improve process/product quality
• Ensure the Company's quality and Environmental policies are understood and implemented
• Ensure all Health & Safety rules are adhered to
• Identify areas for cost reduction and productivity improvements
• Monitor and review subordinates for performance, training, and future development

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality controls, and costs
• Familiar with lean manufacturing work area practices, including 5‑S, Visual Controls, Standard Work, work centre metrics, and continuous improvement processes and able to instruct others in these practices
• Knowledge of ERP and similar production management systems
• Proactive communicator who can clearly articulate results and needs across all levels
• Able to establish and communicate clear priorities and to influence others to support and act on those priorities
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Experience working within a Machine Shop is essential
• Experience of CNC Machining and Grinding would be advantageous
• Working knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques e.g Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen etc
• A strong analytic skill set with the ability to interpret data
• KPI driven
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing 25+ staff

• Degree Qualified or equivalent qualification within Engineering (HNC, HND etc)

• A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
• 1pm Friday finish.
• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
• Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
• Generous matched pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Option to join…