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A Production / Workshop Team Leader with Electrical Switchgear, Control Panel or Special Purpose Machinery is needed to work for a small to medium sized engineering business near Derby

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct and coordinate production activities in the workshop to ensure quality, safety, and quantity specifications are met
Reviews production schedules with the Production Manager, working to identify future needs and issues to include ensuring parts and supplies are available,
Ensure production goals are met and products are made to specifications.
Liaise with technical or administrative staff to resolve production problems.
Proactively work to eliminate waste and add value to the workshop processes.
Identifies safety, quality and production related issues, assists with root cause analysis and validation / corrective actions.
Ensures assigned employees adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations and perform work practices that are safe.REQUIREMENTS:

Experience of wiring and assembling either switchgear, control panels or Special Purpose Machinery
A qualification in Electrical Engineering
Some experience of supervision and leadership in a workshop / project based manufacturing setting.
Knowledge and understanding of assembly methods for mechanical and electrical components.
An understanding of set up and maintenance of manufacturing processes
Familiarity with the development and implementation of work instructions.
Experience of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement would be an advantage
Proven ability to work on own initiative, problem solve and present potential solutions.
A clear focus, understanding and desire to drive improvement across Safety, Quality and Production.
Ability to maintain a tactful, orderly working relationship with others.This is a varied and interesting role managing a small team within a growing company that is modernising its processes

If you would like an informal chat about the role please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now