Machine Shop Team Leader – IMI plc
IMI plc is a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions.
Role Overview
This role manages colleagues working shift patterns to deliver high machine shop performance and achieve business KPIs.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure all COSHH and risk assessments are in place and up to date.
* Work closely with the management team to apply a consistent approach across all shifts.
* Lead and manage the team leader role – onboarding, setting targets, conducting appraisals and identifying training needs.
* Handle employee relations – oversee absence management, disciplinary, capability and grievance matters.
* Confirm shift team competence and monitor performance.
* Identify training needs and liaise with line manager to deliver training, maintaining training matrices.
* Work with Planning to meet weekly targets and maintain on‑time delivery.
* Manage health and safety, wellbeing and first aid coverage.
* Support meetings and continuous improvement initiatives using lean tools.
* Lead root cause analysis for accidents or near misses and drive improvements.
* Participate in site opening, closing and emergency call outs.
* Assist in best practice, continuous improvement of manufacturing methods.
* Attend toolbox talks and daily shift team meetings.
* Analyse key performance indicators and cascade improvements.
* Recruit and build a winning team following company policies.
* Monitor time, attendance and job bookings, ensuring full shift compliance.
* Maintain high machine and equipment standards using TPM.
* Take lead in root cause analysis events for quality target breaches.
* Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.
* Perform other duties commensurate with the post as reasonably required.
Critical Competencies
* Experience in people management and team leadership.
* Strong influence and team player skills.
* Understanding of health and safety requirements.
* Experience setting and running machine tools.
* Calm under pressure, positive attitude.
* Excellent organisational, time management and planning skills.
* Experience in CNC programming.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Understanding of modern lean manufacturing methods and assembly techniques.
* Continuous improvement tools (VSM, SMED, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, error proofing, Kanban).
Double Days Shift Pattern
Early Shift – Mon–Thu 6:00–14:15, Fri 6:00–12:00. Late Shift – Mon–Thu 14:15–22:15, Fri 12:00–19:30. Two weeks early then two weeks late.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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