Wood Shop Supervisor

Job summary

Masstemps are recruiting for a Woodshop Department Supervisor for a permanent role in Dudley. The position combines hands-on workshop involvement with team leadership to maintain daily production, quality standards and safety.

Prior supervisory experience in woodworking is valued, with a focus on organisation, training and problem-solving on the shop floor. You will oversee workload allocation, support continuous improvement, and ensure production runs smoothly while

Qualifications

Strong previous woodworking experience in a workshop/manufacturing environment.
Good practical knowledge of woodworking processes, tools and equipment.
Ability to train and guide other team members; lead by example.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day running of the woodshop department.
Help the team meet daily and weekly production targets.
Organise work areas, materials and workloads to keep production flowing.
Allocate team members across different work areas as needed.
Prioritise work to align with production schedules and customer requirements.
Support and train new starters within the department.
Ensure finished work meets quality standards.
Promote safe working practices and keep tidy workshop areas.
Ensure machinery and equipment are used and maintained properly.
Raise equipment or maintenance concerns when needed.
Identify practical solutions to production or workflow issues.
Support continuous improvement in quality, efficiency and organisation.
Carry out weekly stock checks and communicate material needs.
Support performance reviews and identify training needs
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed