The Lead Shift Engineer will oversee the smooth operation of engineering processes within a fast-paced industrial environment. This role requires technical expertise to maintain and improve manufacturing systems in Tamworth.
Client Details
The employer is a well-established organisation within their sector. As a global company, they focus on delivering high-quality products while maintaining efficient and reliable operations.
Description
Ensure all shift documentation is up to date and accurate including handover
Levels of 5S are adhered to, both workshop and machines
Shift KPI's are maintained and improvement plans in place
Ensuring the PPM schedule is adhered to.
Coaching and mentoring team
Working with Production to fully understand the manufacturing plans and being able to action those plans accordingly.
Responsible for supporting all engineering breakdowns, diagnosing faults as soon as possible and replacement of machine parts
Rectifying all hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic and mechanical issues
Enhancing, repairing and maintaining all the Plant, Equipment and Services within the manufacturing facility as per the preventative maintenance schedule and updating the maintenance log
Assisting with the installation and commission of new machinery and equipment with the support of specialist Tool Room Engineers
Involvement with improvement projects during planned downtime and identifying engineering solutions to maximise efficiency of the plant
To maintain a relationship with appropriate plant and services contractors/ suppliers and arrange for such suppliers to undertake the engineering works that are required through breakdowns, maintenance and project/ enhancement work
To organise and maintain the technical database
Order spares / consumables required to support the engineering activities that will be undertaken in house or by a contracted company
Work closely with Production, Tool Change and Tool Room teams to effectively achieve the required engineering outcome
Operate within key Engineering and Health & Safety codes
Any other tasks as requested by Management
Targets: Number of T Cards or equivalent system closed to target, scrap below set target, minimal machine downtime, planned maintenance and project work to be completed in cost and on time.INITIALLY A DAYS BASED POSITION
MOVING TO PANANA SHIFT (2'S & 3'S)
Profile
You will be an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer/Senior Engineer, from a manufacturing background along with:
Minimum Level 3 NVQ or Equivalent in Electrical or Maintenance Engineering (or Apprentice trained mechatronic)
18th Edition
Plan & distribute workload, along with safely lead engineers
Excellent communication skills
Proven working knowledge of plant maintenance - hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical & mechanical systems
Can read electrical, hydraulic & pneumatic drawings
Understanding of H&S processes and safe methods of working
A Desirable - Plastic Injection Moulding experienceJob Offer
£54,000/annum
Permanent role offering job stability in the Tamworth area.
Opportunities to work with advanced systems in the engineering and manufacturing field.
Supportive company culture focused on professional growth and development.
Generous holiday allowance and additional employee benefits