Shift Supervisor Machine Shop

Carbon60; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Uxbridge is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead a skilled team in the production of life-saving ejector seats. You will be responsible for mentoring operatives, monitoring KPIs, and driving performance improvements. Candidates should have proven experience in team management within manufacturing. The role offers a salary of up to £50,000 along with excellent benefits including a non-contributory pension scheme and personalized training opportunities.

Benefits

9% non-contributory pension scheme

4x salary life assurance

Personalised training & development

Cycle to work scheme (including e-bikes)

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing or leading teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of performance metrics and KPI development.
• A proactive approach to team development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring, and motivating a team of experienced operatives.
• Allocating workloads and monitoring departmental KPIs.
• Reviewing productivity and implementing performance improvements.
• Conducting appraisals and supporting recruitment activities.
• Communicating progress updates and departmental goals.

Skills

Team leadership

KPI management

Performance improvement

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Location: Denham
Department: Manufacturing / Machine Shop
Salary: up to £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

Hours: 7 days on, 7 days off - 35 hour weeks.

Are you ready to lead a team that helps save lives?
We're offering a unique opportunity to join our Machine Shop Department as a Shift Supervisor, where your leadership will directly contribute to the production of life-saving ejector seats.

In this pivotal role, you'll guide and support a skilled team of Cell Operatives, overseeing the manufacture of precision components using a range of advanced machine tools. You'll be instrumental in driving performance, maintaining high standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, mentoring, and motivating a team of experienced operatives.
• Allocating workloads and monitoring departmental KPIs.
• Reviewing productivity and implementing performance improvements.
• Conducting appraisals and supporting recruitment activities.
• Communicating progress updates and departmental goals.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in managing or leading teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of performance metrics and KPI development.
• A proactive approach to team development and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or similar methodologies is a plus.

Why Join Us?

You'll work alongside industry experts, gaining valuable experience and enhancing your leadership capabilities. We're committed to your growth and success, offering a supportive environment and a tailored development plan.

• 9% non-contributory pension scheme
• 4x salary life assurance
• Personalised training & development
• Cycle to work scheme (including e-bikes)
• Subsidised canteen

Ready to make a difference? Please contact Becky Coxon on

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.