Toolroom Manager

You will like

Working for a world leader in the innovation, research development and manufacture of dosing and dispensing products and solutions for commercial & industrial applications. You will be based from a world class facility in Newhaven Sussex where they are proud to manufacture within the UK.

You will like

The Toolroom Manager role itself where you will be responsible for day-to-day management and operation of the toolroom and ensuring the safety of our staff at all times. Leading by example, you will be able to motivate a team of people and set them clear objectives and responsibilities.

You will also be required to train, develop and mentor all toolroom employees, and ensure they maintain tooling in accordance with all drawings and comply with relevant H&S procedures. This will include ensuring this facility complies with all Health & Safety, Human Resource, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures, and appropriate regulations and standards are being adhered to.

More specifically:

• In conjunction with customer care & planning you will ensure that you distribute the flow of work through the toolroom
• Ordering of raw materials, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules and resolving problems as and when they arise.
• Work alongside the Senior toolmaker and designer to resolve technical issues in a prompt and professional manner
• Induct new employees in line with company policy
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.
• To work closely with other departments to ensure that communication from the tool room is clear and precise using effective communication tools.
• Ensure key toolroom performance targets (KPI’s) are being met and assist in collating relevant data
• Implement your IOSH training and ensure H&S good practice across the facility, including the safe issue/use of equipment
• Maintain safe and clean working environments for all staff, using the 6s approach and by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points
• Produce & collate risk assessments, safe systems of work and work instructions by working with and liaising with employees in small teams
• To manage, develop, appraise and motivate employees’ performance and ensure good communication is given to members of staff.
• To be the main point of contact when Managing Director is off site and being able to make appropriate decisions
• Monitor and maintain absence control procedures to ensure maximum attendance and good welfare of staff.
• Monitor and manage stock levels of raw material and consumables
• Carry out contractor safety inductions and issue permits to works, ensuring RAMS are in place before works commence.
• To play a part in the companies continuous improvement plan to achieve plans for future growth of the Company.
• To oversee and visit our partner tool maker in China to maintain high standards of  tools destined for our UK mouldshops.

You will have

To be Successful as Toolroom Manager you will have appropriate skills/experience as below:

• Experience in Toolroom Manager role
• Strong leadership skills
• HND/HNC Level of Education
• Knowledge of 5S methods
• Good IT skills (Experience in using Microsoft, Excel, Outlook and Word)

You will get

As Toolroom Manager you will enjoy Salary £50K-£60K + Bonus, Pension, Healthcare & 25 days + BH

You can apply

To Toolroom Manager by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), by sending CV in confidence to anthony@macstaff.co.uk , or give me a call at 01275 331307.