Machine Shop Supervisor: Lead Milling & Turning Efficiency

Next Generation; Rowley Regis; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Generation are recruiting a Machine Shop Supervisor for a well-established engineering company near Halesowen. You will lead a machining team to hit daily production targets while maintaining quality and optimizing throughput.

The role requires 3-5 years of supervisory experience in machining, with reading drawings and hands-on machining skills being essential for success in heavy engineering environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience as Supervisor/Team Leader within a machining environment (Milling and turning).
• Hands-on machining experience (Desirable).
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings (Essential).
• Experience working within heavy engineering (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Plan & organize works orders and labour to meet daily targets and ensure timesheets are completed.
• Ensure parts are produced to quality standards per route cards and drawings.
• Maintain standard workflows, workloads, cycle times, and procedures.
• Identify improvements to production methods and implement through proper channels.
• Monitor stock levels and liaise with Maintenance to minimise downtime and maximise machine availability.

Skills

Team leadership

Machining experience

Reading drawings

Production planning

Quality control

Job description

Next Generation are recruiting a Machine Shop Supervisor for a well-established engineering company near Halesowen. You will lead a machining team to hit daily production targets while maintaining quality and optimizing throughput.

The role requires 3-5 years of supervisory experience in machining, with reading drawings and hands-on machining skills being essential for success in heavy engineering environments.