At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and supervise engineering teams while driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Company: Dynamic manufacturing firm focused on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Compressed 4-day work week, 28 days leave, and workplace pension.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy excellent career development prospects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role with leadership opportunities.
- Qualifications: Time-served engineer with strong machining knowledge and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our client is currently looking for a Manufacturing & Engineering Supervisor to join them on a permanent basis.
Location: LE12 (Barrow Upon Soar)
Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, this role supports the day-to-day operation and growth of the business. The successful candidate will provide engineering expertise, supervise workshop activities, coordinate production, manage customer and supplier relationships, and help drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Workplace Pension (in line with UK auto-enrolment legislation)
- 39-hour week compressed into 4 days (Monday-Thursday)
- 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- 12-week probation period
Key Responsibilities
- Operations & Leadership
- Support the Managing Director in the daily running of the business.
- Coordinate workshop activities and prioritise workloads to meet customer deadlines.
- Supervise and support machinists and workshop personnel.
- Promote a safe working environment and maintain Health & Safety standards.
- Identify and implement operational improvements.
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Support CNC and manual machining operations.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing methods.
- Provide technical guidance and resolve production issues.
- Assist with tooling, fixtures, workholding and process improvements.
- Support quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
- Production Planning
- Assist with production scheduling, capacity planning and resource allocation.
- Monitor work in progress and delivery performance.
- Coordinate subcontract operations where required.
- Support purchasing, stock control and material availability.
- Customer & Supplier Management
- Act as a key contact for customers on technical and production matters.
- Liaise with suppliers for quotations, purchasing and delivery management.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Commercial & Business Support
- Assist with quotations, job costing and production reporting.
- Maintain production and quality records.
- Support strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
Skills & Experience
- Essential
- Time-served engineer, toolmaker or machinist.
- Strong knowledge of machining and manufacturing processes.
- Experience leading or supervising engineering teams.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams.
- Customer-focused with the ability to work independently and make decisions.
- Desirable
- CNC programming experience.
- Experience within precision engineering or subcontract machining.
- Knowledge of purchasing, estimating or production planning.
- Understanding of ISO 9001 quality systems.
- Forklift licence.
- Experience managing supplier relationships.
Personal Attributes
- Practical, hands-on and proactive.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Commercially aware and solution-focused.
- Professional, approachable and adaptable.
- Able to build positive relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
Manufacturing & Engineering Supervisor in Leicester employer: JT Recruit Ltd
Join a forward-thinking company in Barrow Upon Soar as a Manufacturing & Engineering Supervisor, where you will play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Enjoy a compressed 39-hour work week, generous annual leave, and a supportive workplace that prioritises employee growth and safety. With opportunities to lead a dynamic team and engage with customers and suppliers, this position offers a rewarding career path in a collaborative environment.
