Machine Shop Production Supervisor – NEWARK, GB

Overview

In this role you will direct the operations team to ensure efficient production, accurate inventory management, and quality adherence. You will promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with established policies. You will lead lean initiatives and coordinate across work centres to optimize throughput. This position offers the chance to shape shop floor performance and contribute to continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• CNC programming knowledge
• Operate manual lathes, milling machines, vertical borers, and horizontal borers
• Statistical control of the process
• Production planning across different work centres
• Manage KPIs (utilization, efficiency, productivity, scrap, rework)
• Analyze and solve problems using lean manufacturing techniques
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Apply lean tools (AMEF, VSM, 6’s, SMED)
• Troubleshoot and assist with job setup and machine allocation
• Other duties as assigned

Key requirements

• Verbal communication skills
• Planning and organizing abilities
• Health and safety awareness
• 5+ years’ machining experience in manufacturing or repair environment
• HS Diploma / GED with 3–5 years relevant experience
• Experience with ISO-9000-14000

• Verbal communication
• Planning and organizing
• Health and safety awareness
• CNC programming
• Operating manual lathes, milling machines, vertical borers, horizontal borers
• Statistical process control

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