JR295 - CNC Shift Lead

Location: Bath

Salary: £57,000 Per Annum

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a CNC Shift Lead on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

The successful candidate will lead shift operations within a CNC machine shop environment, ensuring production targets, safety standards, quality requirements, and continuous improvement objectives are achieved while maintaining a strong presence on the shop floor.

Duties and Responsibilities:
*Lead shift operations to achieve production targets and daily performance goals.
*Ensure compliance with company health, safety, and environmental standards.
*Manage Team Leaders and oversee labour allocation, performance, and training needs.
*Maintain a visible leadership presence and promote a positive team culture.
*Oversee daily machine shop activities, troubleshooting issues to maintain workflow.
*Ensure accurate job bookings, reporting, and operational records.
*Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve OEE.
*Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve quality and reduce scrap.
*Coordinate maintenance and TPM activities to ensure machine reliability.
*Maintain housekeeping standards and support audit compliance.
Skills and Qualifications:
*Relevant experience in a CNC machine shop environment.
*Demonstrable ability to set and run the majority of machine tools within defined processes.
*Ability to lead through organising, coaching, mentoring, developing, and motivating team members.
*Open-minded, change-oriented, target-driven, methodical, supportive, and forward-thinking approach.
*Positive, proactive, and approachable leadership style.
*Strong communication skills at all levels of the business.
*Computer literate.