CNC Shift Leader
11 days ago
Bath
Role: CNC Shift Lead Location: Bath Shift: 3 shift Rotation Salary – Up to £57,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) per annum dependent on experience A great opportunity for a skilled CNC Machinist or Team Leader to take a step up or for an experienced Machine shop leader to take on a new challenge. The successful candidate will ensure the shift operates at an optimum level of safety, efficiency, and effectiveness to meet customer and company expectations for product quality. Key Responsibilities – CNC Shift Lead This role is a pivotal role in developing a team culture that promotes continual improvement across Safety, People, Products, Processes, Procedures, and overall performance. • Oversee daily machine operations, troubleshoot issues, and organise rework to maintain flow through the machine shop., • Ensure accurate and timely job bookings., • Support Team Leaders with machine allocation and job prioritisation., • Raise purchase requisitions for approved suppliers (tools, oils, Mazak, Sunnen, batteries, etc.)., • Control and report on Kanban levels., • Hold weekly meetings with the Manufacturing Manager to review issues and propose solutions, • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) sessions with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, and operators following scrap or collision events., • Ensure the team actively participates in CI activities to remove waste and improve efficiency, • Support auditing activities to ensure compliance with required standards. Qualifications & Requirements – CNC Shift Lead • Relevant experience in a CNC machine shop environment., • Demonstrable ability to set and run most machine tools within the defined processes for the product portfolio., • Ability to lead through organising, coaching, mentoring, developing, and motivating team members., • Attributes: open-minded, change-oriented, target-driven, methodical, supportive, forward-thinking, with a positive, proactive, and approachable leadership style., • Strong communication skills at all levels of the business., • Computer literate What we can offer – CNC Shift Lead • Annual Salary Reviews, • Competitive annual salary and shift allowance, • Holidays equivalent to 25 days plus Bank Holidays., • Company Pension Scheme, • Free onsite parking For more information on this role, please contact Paul Furlong on 01453 829789 or send a copy of your CV to Candidates who are currently a Cell Leader, CNC Team Leader, Manufacturing Engineer or Works Manager may be suitable for this position For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website