Position: Afternoon Shift Supervisor - Machine Shop
Location: Aston
Hours: 14:00 - 22:30 Monday - Thursday Friday 11:00 - 16:00
Salary: £18.38 per hour + £40 shift allowance
Job Type: Full-time, permanently employed by the business
Are you an experienced machinist or CNC team leader looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead a busy CNC machining department, supporting a skilled team and ensuring production runs efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.
This role would suit someone with a strong machine shop background who understands CNC machining environments and is confident overseeing a CNC cell. You will be a hands-on leader, supporting operators on CNC and VMC machines, monitoring production performance, and ensuring work is delivered on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising the day-to-day activities of the machine shop
- Leading and supporting a team of machinists and operators
- Overseeing a CNC machining cell and providing technical guidance
- Supporting and advising operators working on VMC machines
- Monitoring production schedules and ensuring targets are achieved
- Managing and reporting on work in progress (WIP)
- Coordinating workloads to maximise efficiency and output
- Maintaining quality, safety, and housekeeping standards throughout the department
- Producing reports and communicating performance updates to management
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within the machining department
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in a Machine Shop Supervisor, Team Leader or Senior Machinist position
- Strong CNC machining knowledge
- Experience working with CNC machining centres and VMC machines
- Manufacturing and machining knowledge is essential
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team
- Experience monitoring production performance and work in progress
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to support production when required
What's On Offer?
- Permanent position from day one
- Dedicated afternoon shift
- Early finish every Friday
- Stable and growing manufacturing business
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact within the operation
- Supportive management team and modern machining environment
If you have the machining knowledge, leadership skills and drive to lead a successful CNC team, we'd love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable manufacturer and play a key role in the continued success of the machine shop.
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