Machine Shop & Fabrication Supervisor

Hunters Recruitment and Training Ltd; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Wellbeing and support services

Free onsite parking

Electric vehicle charging points

Annual flu vaccination scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Hunters' client, a world-leading engineering company, is seeking a Machine Shop & Fabrication Supervisor in Pulborough to lead CNC and sheet metal fabrication teams. You will oversee daily operations, plan workloads, schedule manufacturing processes, and drive improvements to meet targets and delivery commitments.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will monitor productivity, attend performance reviews, and maintain 5S standards while supporting capacity planning and resource allocation

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong practical knowledge of CNC machining, particularly milling and/or turning.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, with knowledge of punch press and/or waterjet cutting desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of the CNC machine shop and sheet metal fabrication areas
• Plan and prioritise workloads to meet production and customer delivery requirements
• Coordinate CNC machining, punch press, waterjet cutting and associated manufacturing processes
• Monitor productivity, machine utilisation and labour efficiency
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality and efficiency
• Assist with performance reviews, return-to-work meetings and absence management
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation, including 5S
• Support capacity planning and resource allocation to maximise production output

Skills

Supervisory experience

CNC milling/turning

Sheet metal fabrication

Reading engineering drawings

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Machine Shop & Fabrication Supervisor

Pulborough

Full-Time | Permanent

Join a World-Leading Engineering Business

Hunters' client, a world-leading engineering company, are looking for an experienced and motivated Machine Shop & Fabrication Supervisor to join their friendly and supportive manufacturing team.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the CNC machine shop and sheet metal fabrication areas, leading a skilled team and ensuring production targets, quality standards and delivery requirements are consistently achieved.

Machine Shop & Fabrication Supervisor - The Role

• Supervise the daily operations of the CNC machine shop and sheet metal fabrication areas
• Plan and prioritise workloads to meet production and customer delivery requirements
• Coordinate CNC machining, punch press, waterjet cutting and associated manufacturing processes
• Monitor productivity, machine utilisation and labour efficiency
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality and efficiency
• Assist with performance reviews, return-to-work meetings and absence management
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation, including 5S
• Support capacity planning and resource allocation to maximise production output

Machine Shop & Fabrication Supervisor - About You

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong practical knowledge of CNC machining, particularly milling and/or turning
• Experience within sheet metal fabrication, with knowledge of punch press and/or waterjet cutting highly desirable
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles would be advantageous

What's On Offer?

• Career development and training opportunities
• Group Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Access to wellbeing and support services
• Free onsite parking
• Electric vehicle charging points
• Annual flu vaccination scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme