Renishaw
Section Leader - Low Volume

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Section Leader - Low Volume
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. Please click here for further information about our benefits. 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. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 524600 or recruitment@renishaw.com. Please click here for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw. Employment Type: Permanent Time Type: Full time Requisition Number: R9393 Section Leader - Low Volume (Open) Renishaw is a FTSE 250 global engineering and scientific technology company, with core skills in measurement, motion control, additive manufacturing, healthcare, spectroscopy and manufacturing. We supply products and services that push the boundaries of what is possible in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery. We are also a world leader in the field of metal additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing), where we design and make industrial machines that ‘print' parts from metal powder. We currently have 77 offices in 36 countries, with around 5,200 employees worldwide. Over 3,000 people are employed within the UK where we carry out the majority of our research and development, and manufacturing. With a global presence in a broad range of sectors, we aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse global communities we serve. Every year we welcome a wide range of new employees, from apprentices to experienced professionals. By joining Renishaw you will be making a difference to the world in which we live, in a global company that encourages innovation and personal achievement. Our people help us to pursue this purpose so that we can continue to be a world leader in precision technology and deliver on our vision to innovate and transform capabilities in manufacturing, science and healthcare through unparalleled levels of precision, productivity and practicality.
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