Job Description
CNC Team Leader
Barnsley
Monday – Friday, days
£37,000
Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting on behalf of a world-class manufacturing business for a CNC Team Leader to join their facility in Barnsley.
This is a brilliant opportunity to lead from the front within a growing, globally recognised engineering environment and take ownership of a designated production area within the machining function.
This is a hands-on leadership position where you’ll be responsible for driving output, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safe and efficient operations. You’ll be leading a multi-skilled team working with CNC machines and robotics, ensuring KPIs are achieved while continuously improving processes through lean methodologies.
Key Responsibilities of the CNC Team Leader include:
* Leading and organising a multi-skilled CNC production team
* Running daily shift start-up meetings and structured communications
* Driving output KPIs and build plan delivery
* Managing compliance with Health & Safety, including risk and COSHH assessments
* Supporting line balance, minimising downtime and covering absence where required
* Driving continuous improvement using Kaizen, Lean and 5S principles
* Monitoring performance across quality, productivity, stock accuracy and WIP
We’re looking for experienced Team Leaders with the below skills & experience:
* Previous experience managing CNC machining environments
* Proven ability to lead and develop multi-skilled teams
* Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
* Experience with capacity planning and workload scheduling
* Confident working to high commercial and quality standards
* Computer literate across Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems
* You’ll be technically credible, commercially aware and confident making decisions within a fast-paced manufacturing setting
If you’re an experienced CNC Team Leader, looking for a supervisory opportunity with a leading manufacturer, contact Emma Bartholomew or Jonny Powell for further information.