Machine Shop Supervisor

J P Forrest and Son; Worksop; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in engineered components in Worksop is looking for a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead a team of skilled machinists. The role involves producing time and cost estimates, planning workloads, and ensuring quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have extensive machine shop knowledge and excellent people skills. Working hours are Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm with some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Extensive machine shop knowledge leading a team of machinists.
• Skills in motivation and effective discipline.
• Awareness of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce time/cost estimates for machine shop operations.
• Plan and supervise machine shop operations.
• Communicate with operators and customers.

Skills

Good people skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Experience with CAD/CAM software

Tools

Heidenhain controls

Fanuc controls

Job description

JP Forrest & Son are sub contract engineers specialising in medium-heavy fabricated and machined components manufactured to customer-specific requirements in small batches or one-offs, such as gearbox housings, main frames and sub-assemblies for industries including Rail, Oil and Gas, Steel making, Renewable Energy, Mining and Quarrying.

We are looking for a machine shop supervisor with extensive machine shop knowledge who can effectively supervise a team of ten skilled machinists working on horizontal borers and lathes.

Responsibilities

• Produce time/cost estimates for machine shop operations.
• Plan, program and supervise machine shop operations to ensure jobs are completed correctly and within budget, using CAD/CAM software and Heidenhain / Fanuc controls.
• Plan machine shop workload to ensure jobs are completed on time.
• Communicate with operators and customers as necessary to resolve machining issues.

Qualifications

• Good people skills, including motivation and effective discipline.
• Awareness of Health & Safety legislation, Employment Law and ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems.

Working Hours

Working hours are 39 hours per week:

• Monday to Thursday: 7.30am - 4.30pm
• Friday: 7.30am - 12.30pm
• Reasonable flexibility is allowed around these hours.