Machine Shop Supervisor

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.

Oliver Rae is an Established Recruitment Business with offices based in Walsall and Halesowen. We supply Temporary and Permanent Staffing to a range of sectors.

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