Production Supervisor

NOV; Montrose; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy industry seeks a Machine Shop Production Supervisor for their Montrose facility. The role involves supervising machining operations, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Candidates should bring extensive machining experience, solid leadership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Full benefits package

Career development and technical training programs

30 days holiday plus 4 bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a machine shop environment.
• In-depth knowledge of machining and threading operations.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead production tasks, maximizing efficiency and quality standards.
• Supervise machining operations while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Drive team performance towards revenue and delivery targets.

Skills

Machining operations

Threading operations

Interpreting engineering drawings

Strong leadership

Effective communication

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or HND

Degree-level qualification in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

About the Role

Reporting to the Machine Shop Production Manager, the Machine Shop Production Supervisor supports manufacturing operations to achieve business performance targets. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, foster a culture of operational excellence, and ensure production aligns with quality standards and delivery deadlines. A key focus of this role is to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce cycle times, and uphold safety standards. Your technical expertise in machining and threading operations, along with your ability to interpret engineering drawings, will be essential to the success of the Montrose workshop.

About the Company

NOV is a global leader in providing technology-driven solutions to the energy industry. With a strong presence in the UK and across the globe, we are dedicated to innovation, safety, and operational efficiency. Our Montrose facility plays a critical role in supporting our mission by delivering precision-machined components essential to our product lines and services.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Full benefits package, including health and pension schemes
• Career development and technical training programs
• A collaborative and safety-focused working environment
• Opportunities to work with a globally respected engineering brand
• 30 days holiday plus 4 bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Personal Accident

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign production tasks, set priorities, monitor progress, and revise plans as needed
• Plan sequences of work orders to maximize operational efficiency
• Drive team performance toward achieving revenue, man-hour, and delivery targets
• Supervise machining operations and ensure compliance with HSE and housekeeping standards
• Liaise with the Production Manager to manage sub-contracting operations
• Develop and maintain a flexible labor pool to meet fluctuating production demands
• Monitor and maintain equipment, report malfunctions, and plan for repairs and upgrades
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, manage non-conformances, and maintain traceability
• Enforce performance expectations and labor allocations to meet production schedules
• Identify and act on new technologies and techniques for business improvement
• Represent the company in customer interactions and prepare customer quotations
• Identify training needs from appraisals and safety assessments
• Collaborate across departments for seamless production execution
• Participate actively in management, HSE, and quality forums

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

• Time-served apprenticeship or HND in a relevant discipline
• Extensive experience in a machine shop environment
• In-depth knowledge of machining and threading operations
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of ERP systems

Desirable:

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Understanding of industry-standard components and their uses

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and conflict resolution abilities
• Effective communicator and team motivator
• Business-aware and strategic thinker
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach
• Professional presentation and negotiation skills

Why Join Us?

Join our Global Family: We are a worldwide family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. We’re committed to achieving our vision and living our core values. We know that our success depends on the hard work, dedication, and integrity of our people, and we recognize the unique contribution each person makes to our success. Because of this, we are committed to providing our employees with rich career experiences and opportunities for learning and development.