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Our client supply precision materials parts to a variety of different sectors. They are looking to recruit a Finishing Shop Manager who will be responsible for overall management of the Operational Department.

Key Responsibilities:

Overseeing trials of new parts and documenting processing parameters.
Managing stocks of cutting tools and other key consumables and requesting supplies as required.
Working with the Inspection team to establish quality control.
Lead a team of supervisors and operators including allocating daily/weekly tasks to the team.
Assisting operators with set up of jobs on machines, but ultimately training and mentoring operators to be self-sufficient.
Assess skills gaps among staff and implement training. Mitigate SPOF.
Providing technical input on matters such as tooling selection, processing parameters, work holding, processing sequence, finishing and packing.
Carrying out induction training with new starters.
Carrying out staff appraisals, supervisions and return to work meetings.
Ensuring that the team remain in date with mandatory training.
Ensuring ERP system 100% accuracy throughout.
Ensuring acceptable levels of overall equipment effectiveness are achieved.
Organising preventative maintenance and cleaning of machines according to manufacturer’s guidelines with the Maintenance Team.
Organising servicing and repairs of machines inc daily TPM’s.
Liaison with the Operations Director regarding planning of jobs.

Scheduling workload, progress tracking, budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
Liaison and direct reports into the Operations Director.
Building better SOPs and set up sheet knowledge system.
Ensure the team maintains a high level of health and safety standards.
Provide department resources to keep ahead of internal delivery dates

Skills and Qualifications/experience:

Ability to use CAD software a benefit but not essential
Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics and manuals
Adaptable to change and varying situations
Ability to show resilience and a flexible approach
ERP system knowledge is essential
Knowledge of Health & Safety Management Systems (ideally IOSH)
Cutting tools, measuring instruments, and other ancillary equipment.

Characteristics:

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all levels, including good level of presentation skills (verbal & written).
Positive can-do attitude to problem solving, developing systems and improving business performance;
Ability to promote team working culture and demonstrate team ethics;
Demonstrate a methodical approach to tasks, adherence to procedures and auditing of processes