Machine Shop Supervisor

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted precision engineering firm in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to oversee a team of 35 skilled professionals. The role involves leadership, coordinating production, and maintaining quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manufacturing or production with proven team management skills. This is a hands-off management position that thrives in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Demonstrable management experience overseeing medium to large teams.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team of up to 35 machine shop employees.
• Lead daily briefings and ensure production targets are met.
• Monitor workflow and resolve operational issues.

Skills

Management experience

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Motivation and influence

Job description

Machine Shop Supervisor

Location: Wolverhampton

Join a trusted name in precision engineering and manufacturing for over a century. We re seeking a confident and experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to lead and coordinate our production team of 35 skilled professionals.

About the Role

As the Machine Shop Supervisor, you will take charge of the day-to-day leadership and organisation of our busy machine shop. This is a people-first, hands-off management role perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing or production environments and has a track record of leading large teams to meet targets efficiently.

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving production output while maintaining quality, safety, and team performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team of up to 35 machine shop employees across multiple shifts.
• Lead daily briefings, schedule workloads, and ensure production targets are met.
• Monitor work flow, resolve operational issues, and liaise with planning and engineering departments.
• Support team development, performance management, and training initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with H&S standards and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

What We re Looking For

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment (engineering sector preferred).
• Demonstrable man-management or supervisory experience overseeing medium to large teams.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and influence teams to deliver on KPIs and deadlines.
• Familiarity with production reporting and lean principles is desirable but not essential.
• No hands-on machining experience required.

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