Shift Supervisor - Machine Shop
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 and safety compliance. Promote employee engagement, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives. Use SAP/MRP systems to manage
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