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Machine Shop Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing
Our client is a rapidly expanding aerospace business seeking an experienced Machine Shop Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations at their Aldridge facility.
The successful candidate will:
* Lead a team of 16 skilled professionals across CNC Milling, Manual Turning, Vertical Boring, Shot Blasting & Painting.
* Report directly to the Operations Manager and collaborate on customer deliveries and sales planning for the next 3 months.
* Maintain a hands-on approach, providing technical leadership and mentoring.
* Ensure quality, safety, and process improvements, including implementing 5S, Lean, and KPIs.
* Liaise with Engineering and Procurement regarding material shortages and subcontractor requirements.
* Manage maintenance, tooling, and spares for machines.
* Read drawings, program CNC machines, and utilize CAM systems.
* Plan and assign work to workshop sections, solve problems, and foster a motivated team environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
* Experience in machining programming and CAM systems.
* Ability to read technical drawings.
* Organized, process-driven, and safety-conscious behavior.
* Knowledge of ERP systems.
* Agility and determination, with a proactive "Can Do" attitude and good sense of humor.
Salary ranges from £32,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.
This role is suited for someone capable of managing multiple priorities in a low-volume, high-complexity aerospace tooling environment. Opportunities for development are available over the next 2-3 years as the business grows.
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