Machine Shop Manager
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- England,West Midlands
- full-time
- £45,000 per annum
Job Description:
Job Title: Machine Shop Manager
Reports to: Operations Director
Job Summary:
As a Machine Shop Manager, you will use your technical knowledge to develop and enhance manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment. You will ensure that equipment, tooling, and fixtures meet specifications and support a LEAN culture. Leading and training a team of operatives and engineers, you will maintain high production standards to meet customer orders and expectations. This role requires a proactive, hands-on individual committed to quality and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
*Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to achieve machine shop objectives.
*Oversee daily production, setting instructions for shop floor teams.
*Develop efficient production routes.
*Manage tooling costs and stock.
*Estimate costs, quote, and oversee route and tool design.
*Ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery of all outputs.
*Conduct trials for new products and recommend equipment upgrades.
*Motivate and develop the team through training and performance reviews.
*Monitor and communicate shop performance and foster effective communication.
*Operate all machine shop equipment proficiently and train others.
*Collaborate with other departments to meet client deadlines.
*Champion continuous improvement within the department.
*Plan and manage new program launches and equipment retrofits.
Qualifications & Skills
*Education: Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics, plus an HNC in Engineering.
*Experience: At least 5 years in a machining facility, ideally with steel. XYZ machine experience is beneficial
*Strong business ethics and integrity.
*Expertise in CNCs, lathes, grinders, and millers, including CNC programming (FANUC controls).
*Ability to read CAD/CAM drawings and diagnose tooling faults.
*Good understanding of customer requirements and market dynamics.
*Strong organizational skills, initiative, and pressure tolerance.
*Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work at all levels.
*Basic IT and numerical skills.
Physical Demands:
35 hours per week, with overtime as required. Standard hours are 08:00-16:00 Monday-Thursday and 08:00-13:00 Friday. This role is based in Oldbury and may involve travel.
If you’re ready to make an impact in a dynamic machine shop environment, we encourage you to apply!
Reports to: Operations Director
Job Summary:
As a Machine Shop Manager, you will use your technical knowledge to develop and enhance manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment. You will ensure that equipment, tooling, and fixtures meet specifications and support a LEAN culture. Leading and training a team of operatives and engineers, you will maintain high production standards to meet customer orders and expectations. This role requires a proactive, hands-on individual committed to quality and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
*Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to achieve machine shop objectives.
*Oversee daily production, setting instructions for shop floor teams.
*Develop efficient production routes.
*Manage tooling costs and stock.
*Estimate costs, quote, and oversee route and tool design.
*Ensure quality, safety, and timely delivery of all outputs.
*Conduct trials for new products and recommend equipment upgrades.
*Motivate and develop the team through training and performance reviews.
*Monitor and communicate shop performance and foster effective communication.
*Operate all machine shop equipment proficiently and train others.
*Collaborate with other departments to meet client deadlines.
*Champion continuous improvement within the department.
*Plan and manage new program launches and equipment retrofits.
Qualifications & Skills
*Education: Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Mathematics, plus an HNC in Engineering.
*Experience: At least 5 years in a machining facility, ideally with steel. XYZ machine experience is beneficial
*Strong business ethics and integrity.
*Expertise in CNCs, lathes, grinders, and millers, including CNC programming (FANUC controls).
*Ability to read CAD/CAM drawings and diagnose tooling faults.
*Good understanding of customer requirements and market dynamics.
*Strong organizational skills, initiative, and pressure tolerance.
*Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work at all levels.
*Basic IT and numerical skills.
Physical Demands:
35 hours per week, with overtime as required. Standard hours are 08:00-16:00 Monday-Thursday and 08:00-13:00 Friday. This role is based in Oldbury and may involve travel.
If you’re ready to make an impact in a dynamic machine shop environment, we encourage you to apply!
Job number 1678574