Tool Room Team Leader

Job Description

Tool Room Team LeaderSalary: £40,000 to £45,000Benefits: 25 day holiday plus BH and holiday buy and sell scheme, enhanced pension, healthcare plan, life assurance, cycle to work schemeLocation: WorksopHours of work: Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 4.45pm Friday half dayMy client based in Worksop is a power management company with a global reach. They offer energy efficient products and services to their customers which help to effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more reliably, efficiently, safelyand sustainably.They are now seeking an experienced Tool Room Team Leader, as the Tool Room Team Leader you will coach and mentor the Toolroom team to deliver an efficient service; primarily focusing on general tool maintenance and new tooling process for new product developments,coordination of end of life tool replacements.THE ROLE:Focus on developing knowledge and cross functional skills of the team through coaching and mentoring to cover mould tools, press tools (inc. in die rivet insertion), machining, EDM and bench fitting.Collaborate with Supervisors to plan and prioritize daily work schedules.Develop and implement tooling TPM program to drive down Waiting Toolroom time for mould and press shop.Support Engineering team to develop new products providing expert knowledge on tooling design identifying potential processing/manufacturing issues with design conceptsDrive Press Shop strategy to move from riveted to welded contacts and the associated tooling and machinery required.Utilise CAD/Inventor skills to draw up tooling modifications when tools are broken and require major repairs.Lead internal replacement tooling program adhering to all internal CAPEX processes.Working hours: Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 4.45pm Friday half dayTHE CANDIDATE:Higher National Diploma (HND) in Toolmaking/Engineering or equivalent Experience in a manufacturing supervisory role Specialised knowledge of Mould and Press tools and processDesign knowledge of mould,/ press tools, jigs and fixturesComprehensive knowledge of CAD, 3D CAD, spark eroding, wire eroding, CNC milling and all toolroom operationsKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies and processesLeadership including coaching and change management Analytical thinkingEthical mind set at all timesInterpersonal and influencing skills, ability to coordinateOrganizational skills, ability to multi-task and problem solve Excellent verbal and written communication Understanding of Microsoft Office packages Strong ability to plan and execute own work initiatives Strong presentation skillsTHE BENEFITS:Salary £40,000 to £45,000 dependant on experience25 days holiday plus BH and holiday buy and sell schemeEnhanced pensionHealthcare planLife assuranceCycle to work schemeTHE CONSULTANCY:Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.