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What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily operations at our March site. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in engineering production, proven team management ability, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
CNC machining skills (Fanuc and/or Haas), the ability to read engineering drawings, and experience producing small-batch, high-precision components are essential. We're looking for a proactive, detail-driven leader who can manage workflow, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
What we offer:
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity and more)
* Healthshield employee wellbeing scheme
* Early Friday finishes
About PCML Group
PCML Group is a leading UK-based manufacturer, specialising in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing solutions. We partner with customers across a range of industries, delivering high-quality results through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. With multiple sites across the UK, we're proud to combine cutting-edge capability with engineering automation.
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Key Responsibilities
* Safety:
ensure adherence to Health & Safety standards and environmental regulations in line with Company policy; champion housekeeping, cleanliness, hazard spotting and reporting.
Management of Production Section:
* Production Management
: act as first point of contact for March production issues (through the TLs); manage the flow of jobs (jobs, materials, people, the plan), prioritising as necessary; help Planning fine-tune the schedule and drive the team to meet it; troubleshoot manufacturing/production issues to a satisfactory conclusion.
* Overdues & Escalation
: raise potential and actual overdues to the Production Manager and take timely action to resolve them.
* Communication
: own the SQDCP board (through the TLs); attend and lead the production board at the daily walk-round; represent the March site at the 10.30am meeting, ensuring parts are prioritised to meet customer needs and OTD targets.
* Machine Availability & Maintenance
: oversee completion of machine check lists (audit for compliance); ensure routine maintenance activities are followed to maximise availability; raise maintenance issues and escalate faults to the Maintenance Engineer.
* Systems & Data
: oversee correct use of Progress from a March production perspective, coaching the team; ensure jobs are moved to the next work centre/operation and operations are "Closed" on the system; be responsible for accurate tracking so the business can run and report effectively; support updating of routings and Bills of Materials to current methods.
* Quality:
in close coordination with the Production Manager, drive quality standards across the site to ensure objectives are consistently maintained: on-time delivery > 90%; reject rate ≤ 1% of turnover.
Workforce Management
* Management
: manage the March site TLs and wider workforce; ensure adequate staffing through daily supervision, attendance and holiday management; approve annual leave within skill-pool limits; agree/approve overtime and timesheets; allocate overtime to meet plan and maximise resource utilisation.
* Workforce Development
: support implementation of development plans; identify development opportunities for TLs and the wider workforce; provide coaching and feedback to build capability.
Other duties:
* Tooling & Resources
: manage the tooling budget in line with agreed financial targets; ensure tooling availability to plan.
* Continuous Improvement & Waste Reduction
: identify CI opportunities and agree solutions with the Production Manager; reduce waste in flow, set-ups, WIP and rework; embed standard work and sustain improvements
* Machining
: Be flexible to program, set and operate machinery as required.
* Cover for the Production Manager as necessary, including at the Sandy site.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge:
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in production within the engineering sector
* Significant experience supervising/managing a large team
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving.
* High level of integrity and professionalism
* Excellent team working skills
* Ability to plan and prioritising in line with objectives
* Ability to influence and motivate others
* Adaptable and resilient to change
Machining Skills & Knowledge requirements:
* Proficient in CNC setting with Fanuc and/or Haas Operating systems
* Read and interpret engineering drawings
* Proven track record to produce low volume, small batch, high precision components
* A keen eye for detail and a results-driven approach