CNC & Sheet Metal Shop Lead – Hands-On Supervisor

Placrrecruitment Co; Storrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks' holiday

On-site parking

EV charging points

Cycle-to-work scheme

Group pension scheme

Life assurance

Free tea and coffee

Company events

Job summary

Placrrecruitment Co is seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Supervisor in Storrington, West Sussex. You will lead CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication teams, drive production targets safely and efficiently, and develop your workforce in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on coordinating multiple processes, maintaining high quality, and delivering continuous improvements while promoting 5S and strong health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, including milling and/or turning.
• Experience with sheet metal processes such as punch press and waterjet cutting is advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication and people-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and make decisions under pressure.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the CNC machine shop and sheet metal fabrication areas.
• Lead, motivate and develop machinists, operators and fabricators.
• Plan and prioritise workloads to meet production and delivery requirements.
• Monitor productivity, machine utilisation and labour efficiency.
• Ensure components are manufactured to required quality standards.
• Coordinate production across CNC machining, punch press and waterjet cutting operations.
• Work with Planning, Engineering, Quality and Maintenance to resolve issues.
• Promote health and safety standards throughout the department.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity and quality.
• Support training and skills progression of staff.

Skills

Team leadership

CNC machining

Problem solving

Work prioritisation

Health & safety

Tools

Punch press

Waterjet cutting

5S

Job description

Placrrecruitment Co is seeking a hands-on Machine Shop Supervisor in Storrington, West Sussex. You will lead CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication teams, drive production targets safely and efficiently, and develop your workforce in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on coordinating multiple processes, maintaining high quality, and delivering continuous improvements while promoting 5S and strong health and safety practices.