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Our client is a global, leading precision component manufacturer primarily operating in the Aerospace sector. They manufacture precision engineered parts for aerospace customers (mainly precision fabrication and machining) and are looking for a Manufacturing Team Leader to join their growing team. You will be responsible for supporting the Manufacturing Manager through day-to-day supervision of Sheetmetal workers.
 
Manufacturing Team Leader
 
Permanent
Up to £42,000 + Shift Allowance
Late Shift: Monday 15:00-01:00, Tuesday-Thursday 15:00-12:30
Derby
 
Manufacturing Team Leader
Job Description

Support by sharing agreed objectives on EHS, Quality, Cost and Delivery and participating in the Operational Control model.
Participate in the Daily Operations meeting, taking ownership of problems assigned to the TL function for resolution.
Understand the process constraints and operating rules of the value stream covered in the TL role and participate in problem-solving exercises to improve flow where relevant.
Manage throughput of work in priority order to deliver our OTIF target
Ensure planned times are accurate and that team members are competing work within time allocated
Maintain an efficient system to control the maintenance and storage / replenishment of tooling
Carry out sheet metalwork operations to produce conforming parts
Provide input including method and cycle times for new quotations when required
Lead / support the development of efficient methods of manufacture and tooling for NPDI and existing work
Lead the weekly Gemba meeting in line with standard format ensuring communication of relevant SQCDP metrics.
Apply problem-solving methodologies to define and solve problems at root cause as a method of improving operational performance, in particular on process capability and quality problems. 
Manufacturing Team Leader
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

Previous experience of working in a highly regulated industry (Aerospace preferably)
Proven experience and ability to manage a team.
Hands on experience with fabrication, sheet metal etc.
Experienced in reading and interpreting engineering drawings. 
Manufacturing Team Leader
Company Benefits

4 Day Working Week
31 days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
Participation in the Employee Bonus Scheme & Pension Scheme Eligibility (4% employer) 
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