Team leader

You will like
Working as a Machine Shop Team Leader in Poole, Dorset, with a forward-thinking, highly specialised engineering company that designs, builds, and services cutting-edge fluid and motion control products. This organisation boasts a collaborative environment, invests heavily in employee development, and prioritises innovation and safety. Joining their team means becoming part of a supportive, dynamic workplace where your expertise can truly make a difference and your career can flourish.
You will like
The role of Machine Shop Team Leader itself, where you will:
* Lead and manage a skilled team of machinists and engineers across shift patterns to meet demanding KPIs
* Ensure smooth daily operations focusing on achieving high-performing machine shop standards
* Coordinate health and safety protocols, risk assessments, and COSHH compliance for the team
* Oversee onboarding, training, appraisals, and performance reviews to develop your team’s skills
* Manage employee relations, absences, disciplinary issues, and grievances with professionalism and sensitivity
* Work closely with planning to meet weekly targets and maintain world-class on-time delivery
* Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean tools and methodologies such as VSM, SMED, TPM, and Kaizen
* Lead investigations into accidents or near-misses, driving root cause analysis and preventive action
* Demonstrate technical mastery, offering expertise on machining, problem-solving, and process optimisation
* Ensure site health and safety, including First Aid coverage, and participate in management meetings as needed
* Facilitate daily team meetings and toolbox talks, motivating and guiding your team for success
* Contribute to the ongoing improvement of manufacturing methods by collaborating with Production Engineers
* Maintain equipment and general working environment to a high standard employing TPM principles
* Monitor KPIs carefully, communicating their significance and driving continuous improvement activities
You will have
To succeed aas a Machine Shop Team Leader here, you will need:
* Experience managing, influencing, and leading teams of Machinists or Engineers, ideally in a precision engineering environment
* Proven ability to program, set, and operate CNC machinery effectively
* Strong organisational, planning, and time-management skills
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English
* Sound understanding of Health & Safety standards and procedures in a manufacturing setting
* Solid knowledge of modern Lean manufacturing techniques and Continuous Improvement tools such as VSM, SMED, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Error proofing, and Kanban
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
* Ability to motivate your team and foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous progress
Rota: 2 Weeks of earlies: Monday to Thursday 6am – 14:15pm, Friday 6am-12pm, 2 Weeks of lates: Monday to Thursday 2:15pm – 10:15pm, Friday 12pm – 7:30pm
You will get
As a Machine Shop Team Leader, you will enjoy:
* Competitive salary & shift premiums taking total remuneration to £50K+
* Double shift pattern (early and late rotations), offering work-life balance and variety
* Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health and safety programmes, and ongoing training opportunities
* A supportive environment that values innovation, professional growth, and team collaboration
* The chance to work within a company that emphasizes safety, excellence, and continuous improvement
You can apply
to the Machine Shop Team Leader role by pressing the button on this job posting, or by sending your CV in confidence to (url removed). We look forward to helping you take the next step in your career within a reputable, forward-looking organisation.
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