Machine Shop Supervisor

Travail Employment Group; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Travail Employment Group in Newark on Trent seeks a Machine Shop Supervisor to oversee production schedules, inventory control and quality assurance. You will lead a team, coordinate machining operations and ensure safety compliance on the shop floor.

The role values hands-on experience with manual and CNC machines, along with lean tools such as VSM and SMED. Training opportunities include Level 3 course, with strong emphasis on continuous improvement and KPI management.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or repair environment operating manual lathes, mills and borers.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/14000 standards.
• Education support under the global policy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules.
• Oversee inventory management and quality control.
• Support and supervise a shop team on the floor.
• Analyse lean manufacturing processes to drive improvements.
• Aiding job set up and machine allocation.

Skills

CNC programming

Manual lathes & mills

Lean manufacturing

KPIs management

Quality control

MS Office

ISO 9001/14000

Troubleshooting

Communication

Planning

Job description

The Machine Shop Supervisor will be responsible for Production Schedules, Inventory Management and Quality Control along with supporting a team. Previous supervisory experience is an advantage, but full training will be given along with a Level 3 course.

The Machine shop Supervisor will have:

• Knowledge of CNC programming.
• Knowledge of operating manual lathes, milling machines, vertical borers and horizontal borers.
• Statistical control of the process.
• Management of KPIs (utilization, efficiency, productivity, scrap, rework).
• Analysis for the solution of problems in lean manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools (AMEF, VSM, 6's, SMED, etc).
• Troubleshooting and aiding of job set up and machine allocation.

To be considered for the role you need:

• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Be Well organised, be able to plan and prioritize activities to meet objectives.
• Ensure Health and Safety is adhered to throughout the process.
• Previous Experience within a manufacturing or repair environment operating manual lathes, manual vertical borers, manual horizontal borers, milling machines, or CNC lathes/mills.
• Working knowledge of ISO-9000-14000
• Education support under the global policy
• Cycle to work scheme.