Machine Shop Supervisor in Stockport)

Machine Shop Supervisor

Location: Stockport

Salary: £ 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. 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?

1. Unique opportunity to join an established and highly successful business
2. Great work/life balance with Mon to Fri day shift and flexible working arrangements (including flexi time)
3. Generous holiday allowance, pension contributions and other fantastic benefits
4. Excellent scope for career progression and development

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all customer orders completed in the Machine Shop / Workshop
2. Provide day to day leadership for the team, from experienced staff to apprentices
3. Allocate tasks to the team and ensure jobs are delivered within the planned timeframe
4. Arrange maintenance of machinery and liaise with relevant contractors
5. Maintain appropriate inventory levels for spare parts, consumables and tooling
6. Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiencies within existing operations and suitably prepare the department for significant planned growth

Skills & Experience:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

1. Excellent leadership skills and a proven track record in a similar supervisory role
2. Previous experience successfully implementing and leading change
3. Proven track record working to and/or introducing KPIs and metrics
4. 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.