Machine Shop Team Leader

Machine Shop Team Leader

Department: Operations

Reporting to: Production Supervisor

Location: Dorset, UK

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced Machine Shop Team Leader to join our Bournemouth based Clients Operations team, within an established precision engineering and manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced machinist who enjoys combining technical machining expertise with team leadership. You will support the day-to-day delivery of production output, quality, training, problem solving and continuous improvement within the machine shop.

You will work closely with machinists, production operatives and the Production Supervisor to ensure production targets, quality standards and customer requirements are achieved safely and efficiently.

This Machine Shop Team Leader role, based in Bournemouth,l involve a balance of hands-on machining and team leadership, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC machinist, machine setter/operator or manufacturing team leader looking to develop their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team within the machine shop, ensuring colleagues are trained, supported and deployed effectively.
• Take responsibility for on-time delivery, productivity and quality within your area.
• Set, operate and programme machining equipment where required.
• Manage labou...