CNC Production Team Leader

CNC Production Team Leader - Days
South Wales
£48,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

Yolk Recruitment is supporting an established precision engineering manufacturer to recruit a Production Team Lead for its machining operation.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced production or machine shop leader who understands CNC manufacturing and wants a genuine route into Production Management. You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the shopfloor, making sure people, machines and priorities are aligned and that work continues to move through production as planned.

The role sits below an experienced Production Manager and has been created with succession in mind. Over the next two years, you'll be developed towards taking on the Production Manager position as the current manager moves into a Training and Development role.

You'll need to understand the realities of a precision machining environment, be comfortable dealing with changing priorities and production issues, and have the credibility to lead experienced machinists while keeping delivery, quality and safety on track.

What you'll be doing

Leading the day-to-day execution of the production plan across the shopfloor
Prioritising and sequencing work to meet customer and business requirements
Managing WIP and removing production bottlenecks
Coordinating people and machine capacity to maintain output and delivery
Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day production issues
Monitoring production performance and taking action when output moves away from plan
Leading, coaching and supporting the production team
Communicating daily priorities, expectations and requirements clearly
Monitoring KPIs including OTIF, throughput, utilisation and efficiency
Working closely with Planning, Engineering, Materials and Quality
Supporting root cause analysis and continuous improvement activity
Maintaining strong standards around quality, health and safety
Taking increasing responsibility for production control and team performance as you develop towards Production ManagementWhat we're looking for

You'll need a strong understanding of CNC machining and precision manufacturing
Previous experience leading or supervising people within manufacturing
A good understanding of CNC machining processes and machine shop operations
Experience managing changing production priorities, WIP and delivery requirements
A structured approach to problem solving and production issues
Confidence communicating with machinists, engineers, managers and other departments
A strong understanding of quality and health and safety requirements
The ability to remain calm and make sensible decisions when priorities compete
An HNC, HND or degree in Engineering or Manufacturing would be useful, although equivalent industry experience is equally relevantThis role could suit an experienced Production Supervisor, Machine Shop Supervisor, CNC Team Leader, Manufacturing Team Leader or a Senior Machinist who already takes responsibility for people and production and is ready for the next step.

What's on offer

£48,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
Days only, early finish Friday.
Structured development towards a Production Manager role
Direct mentoring from an experienced Production Manager
33 days holiday
10% pension
Life Assurance
Profit share bonus
Healthcare Cash Plan
Opportunity to join a growing precision engineering operation with continued investment in people and manufacturing capabilityIf you've built your career in precision machining and are ready to take broader responsibility for people, production and performance, apply now!

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