Machine Floor Night Shift Supervisor

About the job

Job Title: Machine Floor Night Shift Supervisor

Location: Oldham

Salary: DOE

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Oldham Engineering Limited is a well-established medium sized engineering business with a long history and exciting plans for business growth.

We are looking to strengthen our team and appoint a Machine Floor Night Shift Supervisor which will be based at our manufacturing site in Oldham.

The successful candidate will be expected to Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of machinists, providing guidance and support to achieve production goals.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of machinists, providing guidance and support to achieve production goals.
• Support the HSQE & Manufacturing team in ensuring safety remains our main priority, helping to enforce and promote a safety-first culture
• Assign work tasks and schedules to machinists, ensuring efficient resource allocation
• Monitor and maintain strict quality control standards to ensure that machined parts meet specifications and customer requirements
• Implement quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions as necessary
• Enforce and promote a culture of safety in the machine shop, ensuring all safety protocols and procedures are followed
• Investigate and report any safety incidents, taking appropriate corrective actions
• Responsible for the setup and operation of various machining equipment, such as lathes, milling machines, and CNC machines
• Troubleshoot machine issues and coordinate maintenance activities to minimise downtime
• Collaborate with production to meet production targets and deadlines
• Encourage the process flow of materials from one department to another
• Enforce the correct process of how job cards are to be processed through each department ensuring correct sign off and storage
• Ensure efficient use of resources and minimise waste in the manufacturing process
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and cost reduction
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and best practices to enhance efficiency

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or machine shop environment
• Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and best practices
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

As a company we have a strong manufacturing capability and history, with over 160 years manufacturing from the Oldham Site. The company has existing strong ties within our sectors, supported by a strong Blue-Chip Client Base, and we look forward to developing our team further.

An excellent package is on offer.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; CNC Machinist, Machinist, HSQE Manager, H&S Manager, Maintenance Manager, Production Manager, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager, Engineering Manager, Operations Manager, may also be considered for this role.