Machine Shop Supervisor

4 Days Old

MTrec’s new career opportunity

Our client are specialists in their market sector, they are looking to recruit a Machine on a permanent basis.

The Job you’ll do

* As Machine Shop Supervisor you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Machine Shop, ensuring output, quality and safety standards are achieved.

* This role focuses on delivering operational performance through strong leadership, effective resource management and the embedding of an SQCDP and continuous improvement culture.

* Deliver safe, efficient and high-performing Machine Shop operations.

* Achieve production targets across safety, quality, delivery and cost.

* Develop and lead a capable, engaged team.

* Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

* Lead daily Machine Shop activities to meet production schedules over three shifts.

* Drive SQCDP culture and lead daily performance reviews.

* Monitor and improve OEE and operational metrics.

* Ensure effective shift handovers and issue resolution.

* Work closely with Planning and Engineering to resolve production challenges.

* Lead, motivate and develop the Machine Shop team.

* Manage performance, attendance and conduct in line with company procedures.

* Identify training needs and support skills development.

* Promote accountability and a positive team culture.

* Ensure compliance with quality standards, inspections and documentation requirements.

* Support process improvements, lean initiatives and problem-solving activities.

* Liaise with Production Engineering on process capability and improvements.

* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S.

* Ensure compliance with HSE policies.

* Promote and lead a strong safety culture.

* Ensure incidents are reported, investigated and corrective actions implemented.

* Maintain safe systems of work and challenge unsafe practices.

About You

* You will have supervisory experience within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment, ideally within a machine shop and demonstrate strong technical knowledge of machining processes with a track record of delivering operational performance improvements.

* You will be a confident and proactive leader with the ability to motivate teams, manage performance and communicate effectively across departments.

* Experience of working with performance metrics such as OEE and SQCDP is desirable, along with knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

* A strong commitment to health and safety is essential.

* A relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship would be advantageous.

The Rewards and the benefits

Holiday buy & sell.

Car scheme.

Competitive pay.

Enhanced pension.

Training & development
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Location:
Bishop Auckland
Salary:
£40,000 - £42,500 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing/Surveying

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