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Machine Shop Supervisor
Stockport
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Role Profile
My client is an established engineering business in Stockport, looking to appoint a dynamic, forward-thinking Supervisor to lead their in-house Machine Shop operation.
There is a real opportunity to develop, improve and grow the workshop area, therefore if you if you have a proven track record of leading change management programmes within similar production environments, then this could be the perfect role for you!
Why should I apply?
- Unique opportunity to join an established and highly successful business
- Great work/life balance with Mon to Fri day shift and flexible working arrangements (including flexi time)
- Generous holiday allowance, pension contributions and other fantastic benefits
- Excellent scope for career progression and development
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee all customer orders completed in the Machine Shop / Workshop
- Provide day to day leadership for the team, from experienced staff to apprentices
- Allocate tasks to the team and ensure jobs are delivered within the planned timeframe
- Arrange maintenance of machinery and liaise with relevant contractors
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels for spare parts, consumables and tooling
- Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiencies within existing operation and suitably prepare the department for significant planned growth
Skills & Experience:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Excellent leadership skills and a proven track record in a similar supervisory role
- Previous experience successfully implementing and leading change
- Proven track record working to and/or introducing KPIs and metrics
- Good IT / analytical / reporting skills
Experience working in a machine shop / workshop or with engineered components and/or mechanical engineering background would be an advantage.
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