Production Supervisor

NOV Inc; Montrose; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks a Machine Shop Production Supervisor at their Montrose facility. This role requires expertise in machining and threading, and offers competitive salary and benefits. You will drive team performance, enhance manufacturing efficiency, and uphold safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Full benefits package

Career development and technical training programs

Collaborative working environment

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Plan

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign production tasks to maximize operational efficiency.
• Supervise machining operations and ensure HSE compliance.
• Identify and implement new technologies for business improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Team Motivation

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or HND in a relevant discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma methodologies

Job description

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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
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance

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

• 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
• Working knowledge of ERP systems
• 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.