Machine Shop Supervisor
Storrington, West Sussex (RH20 3EA)
Full-time | Permanent | Salary: £TBC
Exciting Opportunity – Machine Shop Supervisor
This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-leading engineering company specialising in the manufacture of high-precision electromagnetic devices for the science and healthcare sectors.
Working within a friendly and supportive manufacturing environment, you will supervise the day-to-day operations of the CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication departments, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
This is a hands-on leadership position suited to an experienced manufacturing professional who enjoys developing people, solving production challenges and driving continuous improvement.
The Role
- Supervise the daily operations of the CNC machine shop and sheet metal fabrication areas.
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of machinists, operators and fabricators.
- Plan and prioritise workloads to meet production and customer delivery requirements.
- Monitor productivity, machine utilisation and labour efficiency.
- Ensure components are manufactured accurately and meet required quality standards.
- Coordinate production across CNC machining, punch press and waterjet cutting operations.
- Work closely with Production Planning, Engineering, Quality and Maintenance teams to resolve issues.
- Promote high standards of health and safety throughout the department.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality and cost.
- Support employee training, development and skills progression.
- Assist with return-to-work meetings, performance reviews and absence management where required.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation, including 5S.
- Support capacity planning and resource allocation to maximise production output.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining, including milling and/or turning.
- Experience of sheet metal manufacturing processes such as punch press and waterjet cutting would be advantageous.
- Excellent leadership, communication and people-management skills.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and make effective decisions under pressure.
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
- Good knowledge of quality and health & safety requirements.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles would be advantageous.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established engineering business where you can play a key role in leading a skilled manufacturing team and improving production performance.
The company offers a supportive working environment, excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 6.6 weeks' holiday
- Career development and training opportunities
- Group pension scheme
- Life assurance
- On-site parking
- Electric vehicle charging points
- Electric vehicle purchase scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free tea and coffee
- Company events and employee benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Storrington, West Sussex (RH20 3EA)
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