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This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company that continues to grow, both in size and revenue. They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry. The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

Lead Manufacturing Engineering Manager Salary and Benefits

• Up to £50,000 - £55,000 (negotiable dependant on experience)
• Excellent company pension
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company bonus
• Dental and health benefits
• Life insurance
• Annual group shares

Commutable From: Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster, Wolverhampton, Telford

Lead Manufacturing Engineering Manager Role Purpose

The Lead Manufacturing Engineering Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Manufacturing Engineering Team activities and developing capabilities to meet the needs of the business. 

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, this role will play a key role in establishing a global network of efficient and high-quality manufacturing facilities that can leverage the advantages of being close to the market. 

You will be an excellent communicator who is driven and committed to quality, continuous improvement. With previous experience in a similar environment, you will ‘ideally’ have a strong understanding of electro-mechanical assembly and production processes, as well as a demonstrable background in lean manufacturing techniques.

This is a data driven role that enables robust change management and decision making.

Lead Manufacturing Engineering Manager Candidate Requirements (but not limited to)

• Natural leader and change manager.
• Significant relevant experience (ideally 5+ years leading a Manufacturing Engineering / Operations Excellence team).
• Performance Management: Implement and oversee performance management systems to ensure team members meet their goals and objectives, providing regular feedback and development opportunities.
• Intimate knowledge and experience of implementing lean methodology, ideally formal lean training e.g. Lean six Sigma.
• Demonstrable understanding and proven delivery of key process development tools (i.e. D+PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPS).
• Must be an excellent collaborator working closely with a peer group.
• Capable of driving a team to complete projects on time and in full, managing budget and resource challenges and opportunities.
• Be an excellent communicator, capable of engaging with individuals one-on-one. Able to communicate in a clear and concise manner and share information/new ideas with team members.
• Ability to dive deep into processes, analyse and dissect data and drive results in a structured and methodical way through the team. “Data driven decision making”.
• Ability to - take on any task thrown your way, and hunger to continuously learn and develop: To meet tight deadlines and balance multiple, competing priorities.

Lead Manufacturing Engineering Manager Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Manage a diverse Manufacturing Engineering team in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment in an agile and dynamic way, tackling unexpected & emerging issues as they arise.
• Analyse current working methods, drive key KPI’s (SQDCP) and implement improvements to better the efficiency and quality of company processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead and support improvement projects, through effective change management. From minor product and process changes, through to Capex justification and supporting of operations transformational projects.
• Lean Manufacturing: Instil a continuous improvement mindset, developing and mentoring team members in key tools and techniques to drive CI. Foster robustness and stability within Manufacturing Engineering aligned with future business growth plans and production demands.
• As part of the manufacturing leadership team, develop and input into appropriate problem-solving tools and preventative actions, techniques and measures.
• Review current processes and ways of working, gathering feedback and data from all internal stakeholders.
• Work cross functionally to develop the production layout plans, value streams layout, organization and standardization plans to support growth ambitions.
• Change management: Able to drive change as business evolves, supporting your team and the wider production team, emphasizing a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement, is what supports the growth ambitions
• Global Mindset: Work with global teams to utilize best practice and initiatives to support global standardization.
• Create and deliver briefings, workshops, and training material relevant to manufacturing and production operations
• Cost Management: Support the reduction in overall manufacturing costs through best practice standardization and operational development.
• SQCDP: Utilize the SQCDP (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People) framework within your team, and improve key performance indicators in these areas, ensuring a balanced approach to organizational excellence and continuous improvement.

About Us: 

We have a stable maintenance team with very low staff turnover and are seeking a proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our experienced team. 

Our maintenance team supports some of the most advanced automated manufacturing equipment on the market, ensuring the smooth operation of our modern, clean automated manufacturing environment.

Benefits: 

We value our employees and offer the following benefits in return for your Maintenance skills and experience:

• Starting Salary of £51,000  
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
• Company Funded Pension
• Above Average Paid Holiday 
• Company Sick Pay 
• Early Friday Finish 
• Opportunity to work within a modern, clean automated manufacturing environment.

Duties of an Maintenance Technician 

As a proven Maintenance Technician you will be required to undertake both electrical and mechanical planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either an engineering, manufacturing or a production plant environment. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

You must Apprentice trained be qualified to either a City & Guilds or NVQ standard Electrically allied to having previous experience of supporting plant and equipment (including Plc Controls) within an engineering, manufacturing or a production plant environment.

Commutable from Dorridge, Earlswood, Hall Green, Knowle & Solihull

Due to retirement, I have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to start working for a global company that provide services for the building industry worldwide. My client has secured massive investment and is moving to a brand-new facility. 

My client needs an electrically bias Maintenance Engineer to join their double day shift to look after plant and equipment. This role will be perfect for someone who has supported presses or similar kit.   

Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

• £46,000
• Overtime (x1.5 – x2). 
• Early finish Friday / Late Start Monday. 
• Bonus 
• 6% Pension.
• Food days. 
• Training. (PLC’s, IPAF, Welding). 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

• Double Days. (06:00 – 14:30 / 10:30 – 19:00)  
• Planned and preventive maintenance. 
• Working with presses. 
• Update maintenance logs. 
• Reactive maintenance. 
• Fill in for maintenance manager in absence. 
• Promote health and safety on site. 

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Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

• Recognised electrical qualifications. 
• Siemens S7 fault finding. 
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings. 
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic experience.
• Experience using CMMS. 
• Fault finding abilities electrical and mechanical. 
• Welding (Can be trained). 
• Excellent teamwork and organization skills. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Stourbridge, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Kidderminster, Dudley, Stourport, Droitwhich and surrounding areas. 

POWER PRESS SETTER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a POWER PRESS SETTER.

Are you a skilled Power Press Setter with a knack for precision and a passion for engineering? Join our dynamic team and be part of a company that values your expertise and dedication!

A well- established business, we produce products in most metals, such as mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, supplying into the automotive sector, as well as mining and garden products.

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Moseley, Walsall, Minworth, Tamworth, Erdington and Castle Bromwich

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £27,300
• Free parking on site
• Unlimited Career progression
• Days
• Super work / life balance
• Lunchtime finish Friday
• Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and adjust power press machinery for production runs.
• Conduct regular maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure efficiency.
• Perform quality checks to maintain product standards.
• Follow company procedures for safety and compliance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven track record as a Power Press Setter, ideally C Frame 
• Ability to set up and adjust presses with precision.
• ROSPA certificate
• Knowledge of tooling and troubleshooting press machinery.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support production goals
• Happy to work Days

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you, send your CV NOW!

Probe Technical are looking to recruit a full time and permanent Production Supervisor to join a market leading Manufacturing facility. We are looking for someone with previous supervisory responsibility. In the past working within a team of Production Operatives and Line Operatives guaranteeing that production activities are completed accurately, and to the required standards of quality, and health and safety. This is an excellent time to join due to business growth.   

You must be flexible to work 12-hour shifts, covering days and nights. 

The package details for the role of Production Supervisor:

• Salary £50,000 depending on experience.  
• Company pension matched (will be disclosed at interview)
• 23 + 8 days Holiday – Holiday increases with service 
• Life Assurance 
• Discretionary company bonus (% discussed at interview) 

Some duties for the Production Supervisor will involve:

• Following Health & Safety regulations.
• Quality inspection of product 
• Conduct quality checks in key areas on a regular basis 
• Take ownership and responsibility for the on-going and future development of the operations production team members 
• Responsibility for the efficient operation of the production line/s and associated activities.
• Be pre-emptive in ensuring that production targets are met.
• The role of Production Supervisor is commutable from Derby, Burton on Trent, Swadlincote and Ashby-de-la-Zouch 

TOOLMAKER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER

This is a well - established manufacturing organisation, with plenty of new and existing work.  You would be joining a friendly team.

Aswell as tooling repairs, you will also be supporting the Setters with troubleshooting on the tooling.  This would suit a Toolmaker, who is looking for additional responsibilities

This is a day’s role, with a choice of start and finish times.

Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Telford, Walsall, Brownhills, Bloxwich, Sutton Coldfield, Halesowen, Dudley, Rowley Regis, West Bromwich, Smethwick and Wombourne

Key Benefits

• Salary: £39,000
• Free parking on site
• Day’s role
• Overtime paid
• Early Friday finish available
• Friendly, supportive team
• Strong, solid well- established business

Responsibilities

• Conduct regrinds and repairs on tooling
• Carry out TPM checks
• Using all standard Toolroom equipment
• Carry out changeovers and small repairs
• Supporting the Press Setters with trouble shooting
• Responsibility for keeping and inventory of spares
• Happy to work days

Requirements

• Ideally, Apprentice trained
• A forklift truck licence would be helpful, though not essential
• Strong Toolmaking experience
• Lifting and slinging qualifications
• Happy to work a Days role
• Would suit an experienced Toolmaker, who is looking to step up