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Shift Supervisor – Machine Shop (7 on / 7 off Days)
Package: £55,140 – £60,654
(Base salary £50,000–£55,000 + 10.28% shift allowance)
Shift Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off, 7:00am – 5:00pm
Overview
A market-leading precision engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor to lead operations within a high-performance machine shop. Working as part of a management team, you will oversee up to 72 operators (shared between Supervisors), ensuring production targets are achieved, quality standards maintained, and team members supported and developed effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, allocate, and coordinate work across machines and operators to achieve production schedules and output targets.
- Ensure all components meet drawing specifications and quality inspection requirements, including first-off and in-process checks.
- Oversee machine set-up, TPM routines, and resource availability, escalating downtime issues promptly.
- Act as the first point of contact for technical queries, on-shift problem-solving, and decision-making.
- Manage team performance, conduct appraisals, address absence, and complete return-to-work and employee relations processes.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, skills development, and succession planning.
- Maintain strong communication between shifts and uphold site standards and health & safety compliance.
- Promote employee engagement, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Use SAP/MRP systems to manage workflow, attendance, approvals, and reporting.
Experience & Background
Essential:
- Proven experience in a machine shop or precision engineering environment.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in production/manufacturing.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply inspection processes.
- Competent user of ERP/MRP systems (SAP or equivalent).
- Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of CNC machining or programming.
- Experience managing large operational teams across shift patterns.
Benefits & Rewards
- 9% non-contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Structured training and career development
- Cash healthcare plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme (including e-bikes)
- Workplace nursery benefit
- Subsidised staff canteen
- Access to employee retail discount platform
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