Machine Shop Supervisor

Are you an experienced machinist with Milling experience?

Do you have working knowledge of Heidenhain, Fanuc, or Siemens controls?

Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes has a great opportunity to join a market leading manufacturer as a CNC Tooling Team Leader. You will coordinate staff to maximise production whilst maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.

The Role:

Our client requires an experienced team leader/supervisor to lead and supervise the tool room and assist the department manager in the supervision of the CNC machining and assembly teams. It’s a hands on leadership role, where you’ll be responsible for driving operational performance, maintaining quality standards, and supporting CI activities. Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:

* Lead and supervise day to day activities of the tool room, machining, and assembly teams.

* Organise resources and workflow to ensure production targets, quality standards, and deadlines are achieved

* Operate the ERP system to ensure accurate component stock levels

* Support CNC machining operations, including machine setup, troubleshooting, and process improvement

* Provide guidance to machinists and assembly staff

* Work with the design team to develop and improve tooling

* Drive CI initiatives

* Ensure compliance with H&S procedures and quality standards

About you:

* Leadership experience in a CNC, tooling, machine shop environment

* Strong understanding of CNC machining processes

* Excellent communicator

* Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

* Happy to be hands on

* Experience in coaching and developing staff

* Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team

* Mechanical engineering qualification (desirable)

* Heidenhain and/or Siemens controls knowledge (desirable)

* CAD knowledge and experience (desirable)

Benefits:

* Up to £40,000

* Monday to Friday Days

* Pension

* Holiday

* Attendance bonus

* Sick pay
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed