Machine Shop Supervisor

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.