Production Supervisor - Machine Shop

Production Supervisor - Machine Shop
Stockport
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Role Profile

My client is an established engineering business in Stockport, looking to appoint a dynamic, forward-thinking Production Supervisor to lead their in-house Machine Shop operation.

There is a real opportunity to develop, improve and grow the workshop area, therefore if you have a proven track record of leading change management programmes within similar production environments, then this could be the perfect role for you!

Why should I apply?

• Unique opportunity to join an established and highly successful business
• Great work/life balance with Mon to Fri day shift and flexible working arrangements (including flexi time)
• Generous holiday allowance, pension contributions and other fantastic benefits
• Excellent scope for career progression and development

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee all customer orders completed in the Machine Shop / Workshop
• Provide day to day leadership for the team, from experienced staff to apprentices
• Allocate tasks to the team and ensure jobs are delivered within the planned timeframe
• Arrange maintenance of machinery and liaise with relevant contractors
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for spare parts, consumables and tooling
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiencies within existing operation and suitably prepare the department for significant planned growth

Skills & Experience:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent leadership skills and a proven track record in a similar supervisory role
• Previous experience successfully implementing and leading change
• Proven track record working to and/or introducing KPIs and metrics
• Good IT / analytical / reporting skills

Experience working in a machine shop / workshop or with engineered components and/or mechanical engineering background would be an advantage.