Machine Shop Supervisor

WEC Group Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Blackburn seeks a motivated Machinist Supervisor to oversee shop activities and ensure production efficiency. The ideal candidate has mechanical aptitude and experience with CNC programming. Responsibilities include managing staff and troubleshooting production issues to maintain high-quality standards. The position offers excellent benefits, including holiday and pension schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holiday

Free car parking

Child care vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension scheme

Employee Benefit Loan scheme

Health & Wellbeing Cashback Scheme

Qualifications

• Time served machinist.
• Must be able to programme various CNC systems.
• Handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate shop personnel.
• Ensure efficient production processes.
• Troubleshoot problems in production to maintain quality.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Strong problem solving skills

Management/supervisory skills

Self Motivated

Tools

CNC systems (Fanuc and Heidenhein)

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct and motivate shop personnel
• Ensure most efficient production process are utilised
• Recognize and troubleshoot problems in various production processes to maintain the highest quality and delivery standards
• Coordinate shop activities with engineering manager and other supervisors
• Develop staff through training, communication of rules, policies and procedures
• Motivate and build morale
• Ensure availability of material and tooling
• Work with customers, vendors and employees to resolve problems
• Participate in management meetings as requested
• All candidates must be dependable, professional, and flexible and have a positive attitude and a solid work history
• Help to support our Quality Management System

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• Mechanical aptitude
• Time served machinist
• Must be able to programme various CNC systems ( Fanuc and Heidenhein )
• Prior experience in inspection of parts
• Strong problem solving skills
• Team player
• Management/supervisory skills
• Self Motivated
• Handle multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and models
• Inspect and troubleshoot tools and fixtures
• Knowledge of various processes such as machining, welding, fabricating and assembly is desirable
• Ability to use various office software (MS Word, Excel)

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
• Free car parking
• Child care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Pension scheme
• Employee Benefit Loan scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Cashback Scheme