Casting Team Leader

A globally recognised high volume manufacturer are currently looking to strengthen their Engineering department with the appointment of a Casting Team Leader.

As Casting Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading the team through experience & perseverance, driving continuous improvement initiatives within the area whilst displaying a clear understanding of the business requirements for safe, efficient and ‘on target’ activities.

Working from their facility in the Shropshire, the Casting Team Leader will have the following:

* Drive the adherence of the company’s HSE policies across the department and plant.

* Responsible for ensuring all business communications are delivered to the team.

* Lead run-up activities following die change activity to identify areas of improvement and implement robust systems to minimise run up timings.

* Instigate and lead cross functional improvement projects, using’ shot to shot’ timing as the priority KPI.

* Coordinate with all depts with issue identification and rectification to help improve ‘Right first time’ metrics.

* Drive team to maintain process documentation to a certifiable level – e.g., daily audits, settings sheets, standard work instructions.

* Offer guidance to others in the business through effective communication, leadership, coaching and mentoring.

* Playing a supporting role in the implementation of new die casting products/technologies through design input, launches/burst builds/tool trials.

The successful candidate should have strong knowledge of Casting.

If you believe you have the required skills and experience please apply now.

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