About this Section Leader - Low Volume role at Renishaw
Job Description
Salary up to 45,500 (inc. 30% shift allowance), depending on experience.
Reporting to the Machine Shop Shift manager, a Section Leader is required to ensure production targets are achieved in a cost-effective manner, ensuring that delivery performance is maintained at all times. The successful applicant will be expected to ensure that any inefficient processes are identified and eliminated, and that resources are correctly utilised such that machines and processes run smoothly.
The successful candidate will be expected to work a 3 shift pattern (fortnightly rotation), with working hours as follows: 6am‑2pm, 2‑10pm and 10pm‑6am), with shorter shifts worked on the Friday. A corresponding shift premium of 30% is payable for working the specified shift pattern.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate effective management of staff on a daily basis in order to maximise productivity and efficiency
Demonstrate effective management of all quality related issues with the implementation of robust corrective actions
The investigation of process‑non‑conformance bookings and the raising of corrective action reports where appropriate
Ensure all personnel adhere to machine shop standard discipline procedures
Understand engineering and manufacturing problems and instigate remedial solutions with engineering and machine shop staff
Provide technical guidance and support to staff
Maintain an awareness of Health and Safety regulations which are in force in a manufacturing environment in order to ensure a safe working environments at all times
Key requirements
A relevant City and Guilds / HNC qualification (or equivalent), or an apprenticeship served in manufacturing or engineering
Strong manufacturing / engineering expertise
Thorough knowledge of CNC machining
Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Desirable requirements
Expertise in management of people and manufacturing resources
Appreciation of production planning principles
Working knowledge of the Syteline ERP system
Person specification
The successful applicant will be a highly motivated and driven person who has the confidence to make decisions in a high pressure manufacturing environment. The individual will possess excellent problem solving skills and have a strong technical background and be capable of dealing with several issues simultaneously. Good communication skills, both written and verbal are essential in this role.
Benefits
When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. (not available at all sites).
We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
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At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
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Employment Type:
PermanentTime Type:
Full timeRequisition Number:
R9393 Section Leader - Low Volume (Open)