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CK Group are recruiting for a Moulding Technical Leader, on behalf of a global medical technology company, who will take ownership of aspects related to daily Technical execution, problem solving and team development in a high volume manufacturing environment. This role is permanent with Mon-Fri day time working hours. It is based in Plymouth.

The Role:

This role involves leading a technical team, providing comprehensive support and guidance to Engineering Technicians, Technicians and Apprentices when resolving equipment breakdowns, completing planned maintenance and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Attend meetings providing engineering status of line and agree resource deployment and timings to close losses.
Resolve repeat loss issues using systematic problem-solving techniques to determine root cause.
Support Shift Technicians in Investigation of losses (Breakdowns, Waste, Speed) to ensure countermeasure are effective.
Coach team members in all related duties to support maintenance activites.
Support CI projects/validations to help improve equipment reliability.
Provide details to improve Maintenance Standards and execution (Frequency, Breakdowns and Repairs) to Reliability Leader based on problem solving outcomes and DTM/PPM activity.
Coaching on continuous improvement methodologies & tools.
Engage in planning process for Maintenance activities.
Maintain critical equipment settings, standards and close loop on changes made.
Ensure all preventative maintenance activities are performed effectively, including opportunistic maintenance working with Preventative Maintenance Leader to plan same.
Record maintenance details in full on the designated forms/ SAP.
Report and action any abnormalities observed during Daily Task Maintenance / Planned Preventative Maintenance to reduce losses.
Record spares used during maintenance / unplanned breakdowns in line Maintenance requirements.
Responsible for equipment breakdown response and escalation process in an expedient manner. 
Your Background:

HNC or Degree level education in Engineer/Mechatronics or a similar field of study.
5 years technical or manufacturing experience required, with several years of experience with complex moulding manufacturing.
Experience leading a technical team in a busy manufacturing setting.
Ability to work as part of a team and encourage effect teambuilding activities.
Confident independent thinking, with the ability to act quickly in a high pressure situation.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving abilities.
Experience with safety and ergonomics in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understand of Quality Systems. 
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