Operations Leader - Metallurgy / Materials

The Metallurgy and Materials Technology Operations Leader’s role is to lead cell team of between 4 and 25 individuals (including, but not limited to apprentices, technicians and Manufacturing Engineers etc). They ensure that their facility operates to the appropriate processes and behaviours to ensure the delivery of performance for Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery against agreed targets.

Responsibilities

Lead cell team of between 4 and 25 individuals; Ensure facility operates to appropriate processes and behaviours for Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery; Ensure compliance of appropriate processes and act as a role model; Be accountable for cell team's health and safety; Manage team's absence and behaviours; Inspire a culture of continuous improvement; Empower team members to resolve issues independently; Stop work or tasks if behaviour or process is inappropriate or unsafe; Manage Cell schedule and performance against commitments; Influence strategic capability requirements for future development; Carry out all aspects of the role as an exemplar adhering to MTC Values

Requirements

Proven experience and technical expertise in Metallurgy & Materials Technology or Netshape disciplines; Experience in managing teams to achieve business objectives; An understanding (and experience of implementing and executing) of Lean manufacturing principles within an operational cell; Ability to translate customer requirements into a deployed capability installation; Be determined and resilient in applying quality ethos and standards throughout the Workshop; Influence in a positive way following the MTC Values; Ability to influence without authority; A high level of technical and quality process knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to practical problems; Good oral communication skills and confidence in dealing with a range of people, including clients, contractors, designers, directors and plant operators; Precise and concise written communication skills; The ability to lead a team through ambiguous or challenging situations; The ability to work under pressure

Nice to have

Project management skills such as stakeholder management, organisation, planning, requirement capture etc

Benefits

Competitive Salary; Excellent Pension Scheme; Flexible Working