Team Lead - Manufacturing

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

It’s an exciting time at Orica. Our Digital Solutions business is continually developing cutting-edge technologies which are changing the Mining and Infrastructure sectors as we know them. Due to this significant growth within our Digital Solutions business, we are delighted to announce that we are inviting applications for the exciting opportunity of Team Lead - Manufacturing.

Working alongside our friendly and supportive team in our offices in Tewkesbury, United Kingdom, the primary responsibility of the Team Lead - Manufacturing is to manage all Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Motivation outcomes and associated improvement strategies.

What you will be doing

• Ensuring that Safety, Health, Environment is prioritised throughout entire Plant Operation.

• Delivering Process Planning as an integrated component of Production Scheduling and Repair & Maintenance of Customer equipment.

• Deliver the final product that meets the scheduled volume demand and QA/QC requirements.

• Managing, motivating, mentoring, training and developing a talented Orica Digital Solutions production, technical and supply chain team.

• Supporting all stakeholders in R&D, Supply Chain, Production and Manufacturing in delivering the overall business objectives.

• Preparing, reviewing, and updating process documentation and standard operating procedures and special test procedures as directed for the existing and future product range.

• Actively lead supply chain with inventory management, production forecasting leading to customer order fulfilment.

• Leading the process and sustaining engineering team in assessing the current manufacturing processes and implementing improvement opportunities to increase efficiencies and deliver growth.

• Driving an inclusive culture of continuous improvement within the operations team.

What you will bring

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience post professional qualification.

• Direct people management knowhow of teams greater than 10 employees.

• Proven leadership and collaborative approach in the development of the direction and operation of the manufacturing workstream.

• Strong experience in best practice PCBA and small batch electromechanical assembly manufacturing.

• Ability to conduct root cause analysis and corrective action planning

• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and production documentation

• Excellent troubleshooting skills in fast-paced production environments

• Data-driven decision-making using KPIs and production metrics

• Competency in ERP/MRP systems

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills for production reporting and forecasting

• Direct knowledge of managing all elements of the supply chain, from vendor, through manufacturing to product delivery to the end client.

• Extensive experience in implementing process improvement initiatives.

• Firsthand production scheduling knowledge.

• Demonstrated skills associated with stakeholder management and building strong vendor relationships.

• Financial planning and budget management.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.