Job Title:  Machine Shop Production Manager

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: www.taylor-hobson.com