CNC Supervisor: Milling/Turning & Process Improvement

Shillito Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Shillito Group is seeking a hands‑on CNC Supervisor in Rotherham to lead a machining team and ensure smooth day‑to‑day production. The role involves programming input, tooling decisions and collaboration with design to meet evolving job requirements.

You will oversee CNC and manual machinists, drive process improvements, and maintain manufacturing quality on the shop floor. The position offers a stable, Monday–Friday schedule in a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Fanuc and/or XYZ experience would be particularly useful.
• CAD/CAM knowledge
• Milling and turning experience
• Team Leader, Cell Leader or supervisory experience
• Good knowledge of tooling and workholding
• Experience improving manufacturing processes
• Lean or continuous improvement experience
• A good understanding of 6S
• Someone comfortable making decisions and solving problems on the shop floor

Responsibilities

• Supervising CNC and manual machinists
• Making sure the team is prepared for upcoming jobs
• Writing, editing and simulating Fanuc or XYZ programmes
• Supporting prove outs for new jobs and processes
• Improving machining and manufacturing methods
• Developing tooling and workholding solutions
• Reviewing CAD models and manufacturing information
• Producing tooling sheets, SOPs and inspection documentation
• Providing technical support to the machining team
• Working closely with production and design
• Helping improve efficiency, standards and organisation across the department

Skills

Fanuc/XYZ experience

CAD/CAM knowledge

Milling & turning

Team leadership

Tooling & workholding

Process improvement

Lean / continuous improvement

6S understanding

Shop floor problem solving

Job description

Shillito Group is seeking a hands‑on CNC Supervisor in Rotherham to lead a machining team and ensure smooth day‑to‑day production. The role involves programming input, tooling decisions and collaboration with design to meet evolving job requirements.

You will oversee CNC and manual machinists, drive process improvements, and maintain manufacturing quality on the shop floor. The position offers a stable, Monday–Friday schedule in a permanent role.