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.