CNC Machine Shop Supervisor — Lead, Improve & Deliver

Lord Search & Selection

Painswick

On-site

GBP 44,000 - 54,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Double Days
Permanent position
Shift flexibility

Job summary

Lord Search & Selection is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to lead the machining operation in a high-specification environment in Gloucestershire and drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People.

You will manage a team of Operators and Team Leaders, work closely with Planning, Process Engineering and Quality to improve output and process capability, and embed Lean improvements and effective problem‑solving on the shop floor.

Qualifications

  • Significant supervisory experience in a complex manufacturing/engineering environment.
  • Strong knowledge of CNC milling and turning, with understanding of manual machining and basic assembly.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T.
  • Experience managing production outputs, KPIs and performance improvement.
  • Experience using an ERP system (e.g., IFS).
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate and develop a skilled production team.
  • Drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People performance and KPI tracking.
  • Monitor production output, efficiency and departmental performance.
  • Identify problems and drive root-cause analysis and problem solving.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Planning to improve performance.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to optimise machining processes.
  • Ensure effective use of the IFS ERP system and maintain accurate data.
  • Support employee performance, development and management processes.
  • Maintain housekeeping, H&S and operational discipline.
  • Support audits, investigations and risk assessments.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

Skills

Leadership
CNC milling/turning
GD&T
IFS ERP
Lean manufacturing
Problem solving
Shop floor leadership

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

Lord Search & Selection is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to lead the machining operation in a high-specification environment in Gloucestershire and drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People.

You will manage a team of Operators and Team Leaders, work closely with Planning, Process Engineering and Quality to improve output and process capability, and embed Lean improvements and effective problem‑solving on the shop floor.

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