Machine Shop Manager

Travail Employment Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Machine Shop Supervisor to oversee a team of Machinists in the United Kingdom. The role requires expertise in CNC milling and turning, with responsibilities including production planning, quality inspections, and team management. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and communication skills, along with a proven track record in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a competitive bonus scheme and various workplace benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of machining processes and equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Machinists ensuring timely delivery of precision parts.
• Coordinate production schedules and job allocation.
• Conduct regular quality inspections and ensure compliance with QMS.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Understanding of machining processes

Job description

Overview

Machine Shop Supervisor

Machine Shop Supervisor required to manage a small team of Machinists, ensuring the timely delivery and quality of precision parts. You will have excellent knowledge of CNC milling and turning with the ability to manage a team, ensure workflow and allocate work effectively. We are happy to consider candidates working at this level already or someone looking for the next step in their career.

Your role as CNC Machine Shop Supervisor will include:

• Production Planning and coordination of production schedules, job allocation and workflow management
• Ensuring and optimising production process, troubleshooting problems and implementing improvements
• Working with the QMS and ensuring standards and conduct regular quality inspections
• People management including training, development and motivation and performance management
• Maintaining discipline, managing attendance, holidays, and shift schedules
• Ensuring machine maintenance, availability of material and tooling
• Liaising with customers and internal team to resolve problems
• Ensure Health and Safety in your department
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency and streamline operations
• Check machinery functionality and report issues to maintenance promptly

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within a machining or manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of machining processes and equipment
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise in line with production goals
• Confident knowledge of quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Day shift, Monday to Friday
• Overtime available

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Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.