Machine shop Supervisor

Machine Shop Supervisor

• Cheddar, Somerset
• 35,000 - 45,000 (dependent on experience)
• 08:00-17:00, Mon-Fri
• Permanent

We are seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to oversee our machine shop operations in Cheddar. This role is crucial for ensuring that work is completed in a timely manner, including assigning and explaining daily tasks to machinists, monitoring work progress, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Oversee personnel operating machines, ensuring cost-effective deployment of resources (labour and material) to achieve plans.
• Ensure all necessary components are available to meet production requirements.
• React to situations as they arise to achieve the company's objectives.
• Supervise the team, manage discipline, timekeeping, and absence.
• Provide training and plan workflow to meet customer requirements.
• Communicate in a concise and timely fashion.
• Review samples, drawings, or instructions to understand specifications of output.
• Read and interpret CAD drawings to select correct machinery and position or load material for a job.
• Determine and program size of batches, speed of machine etc., and monitor machine during operation to adjust feed, maintain temperature, and identify issues.
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects.
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages.
• Operate Lathes, pillar drills, and CNC machines.
• Maintain safe operation of equipment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a machinist.
• Experience with machine tools or mechanical assembly.
• Ability to use and/or program manual, semi-automated, or automated tools and machines.
• Ability to use precision tools (e.g., callipers) to take accurate measurements.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Good mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of speeds, feeds, safety protocols, and PPE.
• Attention to detail with excellent communication skills.
• Resource planning and machine shop planning experience.
• Computer skills (MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive work environment.
• Training opportunities.

To apply for this Machine Shop Supervisor position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.