Machine Shop Production Manager
19 hours ago
Leicester
Position Summary 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. Key Responsibilities • 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 Requirements For Consideration • 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 Experience/Qualifications • Degree Qualified or equivalent qualification within Engineering (HNC, HND etc) What Taylor Hobson Offers You • 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 private health plan., • Enhanced maternity pay., • We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business., • Mentoring and guidance for accreditation., • Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about., • Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party., • Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees., • Employee referral scheme of £1000, • Cycle to work scheme., • An inclusive workforce., • Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre. Business Unit • Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments., • We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company., • We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies., • Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare., • Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices., • Website: ___AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion. AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit for more information.