Machine Shop Supervisor

Shop Floor Supervisor
Salary: Circa £20 per hour
Location: Nottinghamshire
Job Type: Permanent
EMBS Engineering is in an exclusive partnership with an award-winning precision engineering company located in Nottinghamshire, a leading specialist in the manufacture of machined and fabricated turn-key components.
Over the past 24 months, our client has invested in state-of-the-art machinery, enhanced internal facilities, and explored new technologies, including 3D printing, showcasing their dedication to innovation.
In light of this, our client is seeking an experienced Shop Floor Supervisor to join them permanently.
Our client values workplace satisfaction and encourages all employees to benefit from personal development plans through their in-house training academy, along with offering regular pay reviews.
The role primarily involves ensuring the workflow and output of the Machine Shop are as efficient and productive as possible. As a Shop Floor Supervisor will utilize engineering knowledge to identify ways to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning and coordinating manufacturing activities within cells to meet customer delivery schedules
• Optimizing productivity to meet production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reduce the cost of quality
• Providing professional leadership and direction to the section team, addressing programming and machining issues
• Taking direct responsibility for production, exceeding customer expectations regarding delivery and quality
• Liaising with other sections at daily production meetings, defining capacity issues/opportunities to improve workflow
• Ensuring regular maintenance of machine tools following company procedures
• Facilitating formal Toolbox Talks & SQCDP boards
• Ensuring 5S is executed in the section, maintaining Work in Progress (WIP) squares and the "parts to go" area

Successful applicants MUST be able to demonstrate

• Solid machining background within precision engineering environments
• Ability to perform Programming, Setting, and Operating on CNC Milling &/OR Turning machines using Fanuc controls
• Competence in working on multi-axis machinery
• Experience with various materials, including exotic alloys (Inconel, duplex, titanium, waspalloy, etc.)
• Machining small to medium-sized, safety-critical, complex components for high-profile industries
• Ability to identify new ways of working to improve machining efficiencies
• Strong leadership qualities and characteristics

Desirable experience/skills:

• Worked on Mill Turn or Turn Mill machines
• Programmed using Fanuc AND Heidenhain
• Team Leader/Supervisory/Management experience
• Ran Continuous Improvement activities to enhance OEE, tooling costs, reduce cycle times, manning hours, etc.

In return, our client is offering:

• Stability/Longevity - Permanent position
• Competitive hourly rate - Circa £20 per hour
• Day shift: Early finish on Fridays
• Overtime available, paid at premium rates (x1.5 during the week & Saturdays, X2 on Sundays)
• Additional benefits include a Company profit-related bonus scheme, contributory pension scheme, holiday entitlement, progression and development plans, healthcare cash plan, subsidized events, employee welfare program, modern/clean working environment with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, free car parking, and much more.

How to apply
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About us
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries.
We ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.
Security clearance
Due to the nature of the work & industries supported within this position, candidates may be subject to requiring security clearances, therefore, our client is unable to support visa applications from residents outside of the UK. Only applications meeting this criteria will be considered.