Machine Shop Team Leader

Job Description

Machine Shop Team Leader

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Location: On-site role, based in Poole, BH17 7EF
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: 25 Days Holiday (Christmas Shut Down), 10% Pension Contribution, 5x Death in Service, Sharesave Scheme, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Bippit - Financial health Check and Guidance, EAP, Onsite Physio and Massage, Work Wear

At IMI, we are a global specialist engineering company creating breakthrough solutions that help our customers solve today's challenges and prepare for tomorrow's opportunities.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications across Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science & Fluid Control, and Transport.

Innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

If you're a strong people leader with a manufacturing background and a passion for operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Machine Shop Team Leader to lead one of our shift teams across both our standard and non-standard machine shop operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery and performance while developing and supporting a highly skilled team.

You'll play a key role in ensuring production targets are achieved, continuous improvement initiatives are delivered, and world-class manufacturing standards are maintained.

Shift Pattern: Double Days

2 weeks Early Shift

2 weeks Late Shift

This shift pattern is a key requirement of the role.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and develop a high-performing machine shop team to deliver safety, quality, delivery and productivity targets.

Coordinate labour, machinery and resources to maximise efficiency and support On Time Delivery (OTD).

Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with risk assessments, COSHH and safe working practices.

Manage performance, attendance, training and development, building a flexible, multi-skilled workforce.

Lead investigations, problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis to resolve operational and quality issues.

Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen and TPM.

Monitor and improve operational KPIs, implementing actions to enhance performance and efficiency.

Provide technical machining support and work with Production Engineering to improve processes, tooling and manufacturing methods.

Ensure compliance with quality standards, SOPs and best practice across the machine shop.

About You

We're looking for a confident and capable leader who can inspire teams and deliver results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. xwwtmva

You'll ideally have:

Proven leadership experience within a CNC machining or manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of machining processes and production operations

Experience leading teams across diverse manufacturing activities

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements within manufacturing

A proactive, hands-on approach and the flexibility to support operational demands

Why Join IMI

Opportunity to lead a critical function within a global engineering business

Be part of a culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement and operational excellence

Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression

Comprehensive benefits package

Work with skilled colleagues who are passionate about engineering and manufacturing excellence

Apply Today

If you're an experienced manufacturing leader looking for your next challenge and are comfortable working a double day shift pattern (2 weeks earlies / 2 weeks lates), we'd love to hear from you.

Join IMI and help us engineer breakthrough solutions that create lasting impact.

Apply now!