Machine Shop Supervisor

Machine Shop Shift Supervisor Location: Dudley
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm (Flexibility Required)

The OpportunityOur client is a well-established forgings manufacturer based in Halesowen, Dudley , supplying high-quality forged components to a range of industrial sectors. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Machine Shop Shift Supervisor to lead and develop a team within a busy machine shop environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and organise work orders and labour resources to achieve daily production targets and on-time delivery requirements.

• Ensure production time is fully utilised and departmental productivity is maximised.

• Monitor and approve timesheets and job bookings.

• Ensure all parts are manufactured in accordance with approved quality standards, route cards, drawings, and operating procedures.

• Drive compliance with standard working practices, workflow processes, cycle times, and work-in-progress controls.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within production processes and techniques.

• Monitor, analyse, and manage departmental consumable stock levels.

• Provide daily direction and support to machine shop operatives.

• Work closely with Manufacturing and Project Engineers on new products and process development.

• Liaise with Quality Engineers to ensure quality expectations are understood and achieved.

• Coordinate with Maintenance teams to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability.

• Develop and share technical knowledge of machine setup and operation across the team.

• Promote and maintain high standards of 5S housekeeping throughout the department.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental regulations at all times.

• Maintain departmental discipline and performance standards in line with company policies.

• Undertake additional duties as required to support operational objectives.

Candidate RequirementsExperience

• Previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing, engineering, machining, or forgings environment.

• Proven experience managing and motivating teams.

• Strong understanding of machine shop manufacturing processes.

• Experience working within a unionised environment would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in a manufacturing or engineering discipline.

• Leadership or management qualification desirable.

• IOSH certification preferred.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong IT skills.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building abilities.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Ability to produce clear and concise documentation.

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Additional Requirements

• Flexible approach to working additional hours when required.

• Responsive and adaptable to changing business demands.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £38,000 per annum .

• Stable day shift pattern of 6:00am – 2:00pm, Monday to Friday .

• Opportunity to join a respected and established forgings manufacturer .

• Career development and progression opportunities.

• A collaborative and supportive working environment.

If you have supervisory experience within a machine shop and are looking to take the next step in your career with a successful forgings company, we would like to hear from you. Apply now