Machine Shop Supervisor

Pertemps Black Country Perms; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Stable day shift pattern

Collaborative environment

Forgings manufacturer

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms is recruiting for a Machine Shop Shift Supervisor in Dudley. You will lead a team in a busy machine shop, plan workflows, and ensure targets and quality standards are met. The role requires supervisory experience in manufacturing or forgings and strong leadership and IT skills.

The position offers a stable day shift (6:00am–2:00pm, Mon–Fri) with an annual salary of £38,000 and opportunities for career development within a respected forgings manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising in manufacturing/engineering or forgings environment.
• Proven experience managing and motivating teams.
• Strong understanding of machine shop manufacturing processes.
• Experience working within a unionised environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise work orders and labour resources to achieve daily production targets.
• Ensure production time is fully utilised and departmental productivity is maximised.
• Monitor and approve timesheets and job bookings.
• Ensure all parts are manufactured in accordance with approved quality standards and procedures.
• Drive compliance with standard working practices, workflow processes, cycle times, and WIP controls.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within production processes.
• Monitor and manage departmental consumable stock levels.
• Provide daily direction and support to machine shop operatives.
• Work with Manufacturing and Project Engineers on new products and process development.
• Coordinate with Maintenance teams to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT skills

Time management

Documentation

Deadline awareness

Problem-solving

Team building

Literacy & numeracy

Education

Apprenticeship in manufacturing/engineering

Leadership/management qualification

IOSH certification

Job description

Machine Shop Shift SupervisorLocation: Dudley
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm (Flexibility Required)

The OpportunityOur client is a well-established forgings manufacturer based in Halesowen, Dudley, supplying high-quality forged components to a range of industrial sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Machine Shop Shift Supervisor to lead and develop a team within a busy machine shop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and organise work orders and labour resources to achieve daily production targets and on-time delivery requirements.
• Ensure production time is fully utilised and departmental productivity is maximised.
• Monitor and approve timesheets and job bookings.
• Ensure all parts are manufactured in accordance with approved quality standards, route cards, drawings, and operating procedures.
• Drive compliance with standard working practices, workflow processes, cycle times, and work-in-progress controls.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within production processes and techniques.
• Monitor, analyse, and manage departmental consumable stock levels.
• Provide daily direction and support to machine shop operatives.
• Work closely with Manufacturing and Project Engineers on new products and process development.
• Liaise with Quality Engineers to ensure quality expectations are understood and achieved.
• Coordinate with Maintenance teams to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability.
• Develop and share technical knowledge of machine setup and operation across the team.
• Promote and maintain high standards of 5S housekeeping throughout the department.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental regulations at all times.
• Maintain departmental discipline and performance standards in line with company policies.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support operational objectives.

Candidate RequirementsExperience

• Previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing, engineering, machining, or forgings environment.
• Proven experience managing and motivating teams.
• Strong understanding of machine shop manufacturing processes.
• Experience working within a unionised environment would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in a manufacturing or engineering discipline.
• Leadership or management qualification desirable.
• IOSH certification preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong IT skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building abilities.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to produce clear and concise documentation.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Additional Requirements

• Flexible approach to working additional hours when required.
• Responsive and adaptable to changing business demands.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £38,000 per annum.
• Stable day shift pattern of 6:00am - 2:00pm, Monday to Friday.
• Opportunity to join a respected and established forgings manufacturer.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.

If you have supervisory experience within a machine shop and are looking to take the next step in your career with a successful forgings company, we would like to hear from you.