Machine Shop Manager

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a Machine Shop Manager. This is a full-time permanent contract of 39 hours per week, working Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-1pm. The job location is Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB. This is a unionised site that works in partnership with Unite the Union.

To work directly with Production Management to coordinate work schedules and manage resourcing levels in support of business requirements. This role will require high levels of communication and organisation to ensure product flow is achieved within the Production department to meet customer deadlines.

Perks and Benefits:

• A company culture that promotes work-life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking

Essential Responsibilities:

• To plan, organise and schedule work through manufacturing on a daily basis, ensuring delivery to customer to the required quality standards, timescales and costs as laid down by the business plan.
• To ensure that the MOS, Magellan Operating System processes are embedded within manufacturing and are compliant with the methodology.
• To implement and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) governing the entire process from receipt of raw materials to despatch.
• To review and challenge all manufacturing processes with a view to implementing lean and continuous improvement.
• To be conversant and compliant with HSE regulations and to work with the contracted assistance to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all.
• Support the escalation of work issues to Production Management as required.
• Provide detailed reports to production management on productivity, people matters, machining issues and any other relevant shift matters including health & safety concerns.
• Work with the Engineering Team and Production Team to review and re-plan existing work to achieve cost reductions and better utilisation of cutting times, machine use, set up times, tooling, etc.
• Verify component quality as per Quality Department standards and procedures and support the escalation and investigation of quality issues in order to achieve resolution.
• Actively support and contribute to the continuous improvement programme and lean manufacturing whilst continually reviewing working practices to remove and reduce waste and non-value adding activities.
• To be responsible for all disciplinary matters including absence levels, holidays, timekeeping and working to company disciplinary procedure.
• To manage the operation within agreed budget.
• To carry out twelve monthly appraisals, creating and maintaining training matrices and recommending and organising training as appropriate.
• To continue the personal development of self and agree to undertake development/training with the Operations Director.
• Responsible for the hiring of new employees and maintenance of headcount budgets within the company policy and procedure.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties as required by management in support of a changing business environment in order to achieve organisational requirements.

Position Requirements:

Essential Criteria:

• Preferred BSc in Engineering, time served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Leadership and people management skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• ILM Level 5 in Management or equivalent.
• Machine Shop Experience.

Core Attributes and Competences:

• Attributes: Clear communicator, respectful to others, creative in finding ways to do things better, act ethically in all you do, collaborate well with others.
• Personal Attributes: To have integrity, demonstrates values consistent with the corporate culture, management and operating style expected of Magellan employees, team player, committed to best practice.
• Competencies: Motivation, attention to detail, organisational skills, ability to train, mentor and develop others.

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry. At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!