Job Description:

Machine Shop Shift SupervisorLocation: 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