Job Description
We are recruiting for a Moulding Technical Leader on behalf of a global medical technology company. This role involves taking ownership of daily Technical execution, problem solving and team development in a high volume manufacturing environment.
The Role:
This position entails leading a technical team, providing comprehensive support and guidance to Engineering Technicians, Technicians and Apprentices when resolving equipment breakdowns, completing planned maintenance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:
* Attend meetings to provide engineering status of line and agree resource deployment and timings to close losses.
* Resolve repeat loss issues using systematic problem-solving techniques to determine root cause.
* Support Shift Technicians in Investigation of losses (Breakdowns, Waste, Speed) to ensure countermeasures are effective.
* Coach team members in all related duties to support maintenance activities.
* Support CI projects/validations to help improve equipment reliability.
* Provide details to improve Maintenance Standards and execution (Frequency, Breakdowns and Repairs) to Reliability Leader based on problem-solving outcomes and DTM/PPM activity.
* Coach on continuous improvement methodologies & tools.
* Engage in planning process for Maintenance activities.
* Maintain critical equipment settings, standards and close loop on changes made.
* Ensure all preventative maintenance activities are performed effectively, including opportunistic maintenance working with Preventative Maintenance Leader to plan same.
* Record maintenance details in full on the designated forms/SAP.
* Report and action any abnormalities observed during Daily Task Maintenance / Planned Preventative Maintenance to reduce losses.
* Record spares used during maintenance / unplanned breakdowns in line Maintenance requirements.
* Responsible for equipment breakdown response and escalation process in an expedient manner.
Your Background:
* HNC or Degree level education in Engineer/Mechatronics or a similar field of study.
* 5 years technical or manufacturing experience required, with several years of experience with complex moulding manufacturing.
* Experience leading a technical team in a busy manufacturing setting.
* Ability to work as part of a team and encourage effective teambuilding activities.
* Confident independent thinking, with the ability to act quickly in a high-pressure situation.
* Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
* Experience with safety and ergonomics in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong understanding of Quality Systems.
**Salary:** £60,000 - £80,000 per annum.
Location: Plymouth.
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