Technical Team Leader in Plymouth - CV-Library

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Role Overview:

The Technical Team Leader will oversee Production Technology and Maintenance techniques, with responsibilities that include:

* Investigating and resolving losses (breakdowns, waste, speed).

* Developing maintenance standards and processes for assigned product lines.

* Building maintenance skills within the technical team.

* Conducting maintenance activities (planned and unplanned) using TPM methodologies.

* Applying structured problem-solving techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

* Attend meetings to provide engineering updates and agree on resource allocation.

* Resolve recurring losses using systematic problem-solving to identify root causes.

* Assist Shift Technicians with investigations into breakdowns, waste, and speed losses.

* Coach team members on maintenance tasks and processes.

* Support continuous improvement (CI) projects to boost equipment reliability.

* Collaborate on maintenance planning and execute preventative and opportunistic maintenance.

* Maintain equipment settings and ensure proper documentation of changes.

* Record maintenance activities, spares usage, and report abnormalities.

* Lead response and escalation for equipment breakdowns.

* Ensure preventative maintenance tasks are completed effectively.

About You:

* Qualifications: HNC or Degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.

* Experience: At least 5 years of technical/manufacturing experience, including work with high-speed automated assembly and packaging equipment.

* Leadership experience in a technical team within a manufacturing environment.

* Strong team-building and collaboration skills.

* Independent thinker who performs well under pressure.

* Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

* Knowledge of safety, ergonomics, and Quality Systems in manufacturing.

* PLC experience is desirable but not essential.

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