CNC Machining Team Leader

Job Title  CNC MACHINING TEAM LEADER Location High Pressure Division, Redditch, WorcestershireAbout UsGardner Denver is a leading provider of mission-critical flow control and compression equipment and associated aftermarket parts, consumables, and services, which it sells across multiple attractive end-markets within the industrial, energy and medical industries. Its broad and complete range of compressor, vacuum and blower products and services, along with its application expertise and over 160 years of engineering heritage, allows Gardner Denver to provide differentiated product and service offerings for its customers' specific uses.Job SummaryTo lead a team of machinists to set and operate the full range of machine tools within the machine shop, and to aid with other areas of manufacture as and when required. To support and assists in the completion of all components through flexible working and active participation on all work associated and linked to the cell structures of the machine shop, so they are completed in a timely and accurate manner.ResponsibilitiesLead the machining cell and provide day-to-day guidance to the team whilst liaising with the production supervisors. Be the first point of contact for machine shop issues such as quality, productivity and machine availability.Drive OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and be instrumental in actions taken against poor performing machinery and processes.Support the training of new employees on all aspects of the machining process, including safety, in order that the machine tool can be operated in a safe and efficient manner.Maintain technical standards at all times, and demonstrate the capability and willingness to produce, edit, prove out and improve CNC programmes without supervisory or Production Engineering support.Maintain quality and accuracy of the machined product by carrying out checks and inspection by using he full range of available equipment.To produce components within the agreed standard time, and at all times looking to aid and suggest improved alternative methods of manufacture.To maintain the machine tool set-up by carrying out the necessary changes to compensate for tool wear and when necessary, replace cutting tools, such as tips etc. To aid with pre-setting and tool build up procedures as and when required.To show flexibility within the machine shop, and to show full flexibility across shift requirements.To set and operate the majority of machine tools within a cell, and/or with minimal training be willing and capable of operating all machines within a cell.To offer ideas and suggestions for continuously improving the process you are involved in.Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required within the scope of the role.Ensure safe working practices and all H&S policies are adhered to at all times.Basic QualificationsProven experience of working with CNC Machine tools.  Team leading or supervisory skills essential.Travel & Work Arrangements/RequirementsFully site basedKey CompetenciesAbility to lead a small team of machine shop operatorsAbility to interpret engineering specifications and drawingsAbility to use measuring equipmentAbility to produce products to Gardner Denver quality requirementsAbility to work on own initiativeUnderstanding of Health & Safety in the WorkplaceWorking to lean practices and techniquesWhat we Offer25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (Option to purchase 5 days after probation period)7% Employer Pension ContributionWestfield Health Medial Cash Plan CoverDeath in Service Benefit of 4 x salaryCycle scheme (After probation period)Electric Car Scheme (After 1 year employment)10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employmentCostco Gold Company member, allowing employees to join.Employee Assistance ProgramEnhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies