Machine Shop Supervisor

Kingston Barnes Ltd; North End; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday

Attendance bonus

Sick pay

Daytime hours Monday–Friday

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Tooling Team Leader to lead and supervise the tool room and CNC machining and assembly teams in a market‑leading manufacturing environment.

You will drive operational performance, support continuous improvement, coach staff, and ensure safety and quality standards while hands‑on with setup and process development; experience with Heidenhain or Siemens controls and CAD is desirable.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a CNC/tooling environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes.
• Experience coaching and developing staff; hands-on leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day activities of the tool room, machining, and assembly teams.
• Organise resources and workflow to ensure production targets, quality standards, and deadlines are achieved.
• Operate the ERP system to ensure accurate component stock levels.
• Support CNC machining operations, including machine setup, troubleshooting, and process development.
• Provide guidance to machinists and assembly staff.
• Work with the design team to develop and improve tooling; drive CI initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with H&S procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

CNC machining

Team supervision

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

CAD

Job description

Are you an experienced machinist with Milling experience?

Do you have working knowledge of Heidenhain, Fanuc, or Siemens controls?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes has a great opportunity to join a market leading manufacturer as a CNC Tooling Team Leader. You will coordinate staff to maximise production whilst maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.

The Role:

Our client requires an experienced team leader/supervisor to lead and supervise the tool room and assist the department manager in the supervision of the CNC machining and assembly teams. It’s a hands on leadership role, where you’ll be responsible for driving operational performance, maintaining quality standards, and supporting CI activities.

Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:

• Lead and supervise day to day activities of the tool room, machining, and assembly teams.
• Organise resources and workflow to ensure production targets, quality standards, and deadlines are achieved
• Operate the ERP system to ensure accurate component stock levels
• Support CNC machining operations, including machine setup, troubleshooting, and process improvement
• Provide guidance to machinists and assembly staff
• Work with the design team to develop and improve toolingDrive CI initiatives
• Ensure compliance with H&S procedures and quality standards

About you:

• Leadership experience in a CNC, tooling, machine shop environment
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes
• Excellent communicator
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Happy to be hands on
• Experience in coaching and developing staff
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team
• Mechanical engineering qualification (desirable)
• Heidenhain and/or Siemens controls knowledge (desirable)
• CAD knowledge and experience (desirable)

Benefits:

• Up to £40,000
• Monday to Friday Days
• Pension
• Holiday
• Attendance bonus
• Sick pay