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Machine shop supervisor

Bishop Auckland
Permanent
MTrec Technical
Supervisor
£40,000 a year
Posted: 13 April
Offer description

MTrecs new career opportunity


Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

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

The Job youll 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. xsngvjr
* Training & development.

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