Our client is a global, leading precision component manufacturer primarily operating in the Aerospace sector. They manufacture precision engineered parts for aerospace customers (mainly precision fabrication and machining) and are looking for a Manufacturing Team Leader to join their growing team. You will be responsible for supporting the Manufacturing Manager through day-to-day supervision of Sheetmetal workers.

Manufacturing Team Leader

Permanent
Up to £42,000 + Shift Allowance
Late Shift: Monday 15:00-01:00, Tuesday-Thursday 15:00-12:30
Derby

Manufacturing Team Leader
Job Description
*Support by sharing agreed objectives on EHS, Quality, Cost and Delivery and participating in the Operational Control model.
*Participate in the Daily Operations meeting, taking ownership of problems assigned to the TL function for resolution.
*Understand the process constraints and operating rules of the value stream covered in the TL role and participate in problem-solving exercises to improve flow where relevant.
*Manage throughput of work in priority order to deliver our OTIF target
*Ensure planned times are accurate and that team members are competing work within time allocated
*Maintain an efficient system to control the maintenance and storage / replenishment of tooling
*Carry out sheet metalwork operations to produce conforming parts
*Provide input including method and cycle times for new quotations when required
*Lead / support the development of efficient methods of manufacture and tooling for NPDI and existing work
*Lead the weekly Gemba meeting in line with standard format ensuring communication of relevant SQCDP metrics.
*Apply problem-solving methodologies to define and solve problems at root cause as a method of improving operational performance, in particular on process capability and quality problems.

Manufacturing Team Leader
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
*Previous experience of working in a highly regulated industry (Aerospace preferably)
*Proven experience and ability to manage a team.
*Hands on experience with fabrication, sheet metal etc.
*Experienced in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Manufacturing Team Leader
Company Benefits
*4 Day Working Week
*31 days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
*Participation in the Employee Bonus Scheme & Pension Scheme Eligibility (4% employer)

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