With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Learn more at kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
The Precision Machine Shop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day machining operations within a high‑accuracy manufacturing environment. This role ensures that CNC milling, turning, and grinding activities meet production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements. The supervisor leads a team of machinists, setters, and programmers, driving continuous improvement across processes, equipment utilisation, and workflow efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of machinists, CNC programmers, and setters.
* Plan daily manpower allocation based on workload, skill level, and machine capacity.
* Conduct performance reviews, coaching sessions, and skills‑matrix development.
* Maintain a positive and professional shop‑floor culture.
Production & Scheduling
* Ensure production targets, OEE, and on‑time delivery metrics are achieved.
* Coordinate with Sales and Customer Services teams.
* Monitor WIP and adjust schedules.
* Approve setup sheets, tooling lists, and program revisions.
Technical & Machining Oversight
* Provide technical support for CNC setups.
* Troubleshoot machining issues.
* Verify CNC programs, offsets, and toolpaths.
* Review first‑time custom jobs for machining and tolerance requirements.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
* Ensure components meet tight tolerances.
* Drive root‑cause investigations.
* Champion 5S, SMED, and lean initiatives.
* Work with QA on calibration and inspection.
Health, Safety & Compliance
* Conduct safety briefings and investigations.
* Ensure ISO9001/AS9100 compliance.
Equipment & Resource Management
* Oversee maintenance.
* Manage tooling and consumables.
* Participate in machine purchases and NPI.
Qualifications & Experience
* Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
* 5+ years precision machining experience.
* Supervisory experience.
* Strong understanding of drawings, GD&T, tooling.
* Lean/CI knowledge.
* ERP/MRP familiarity and CNC programming knowledge.
* Leadership and communication.
* Ability to manage priorities.
* Inspection tool competence.
Performance Indicators
* Scrap/rework reduction.
* Machine utilisation and OEE.
* Safety and quality compliance.
Location
* Holiday entitlement
* Company sick pay
* Private medical insurance / Health Cash Plan
* Life insurance - Death in Service cover
* Prescription Safety Glasses / Eye tests
* Employee Impact Awards / Sports & Social Club
Kennametal Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
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