cnc supervisor.

Permanent | Full-Time | Swing Shift

My client is currently seeking a skilled and experienced CNC Supervisor to lead operations within their Machine Shop based in Hastings. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business during an exciting period of growth and process improvement.

For candidates relocating from outside East Sussex, a £3,000 sign-on bonus is available as part of relocation assistance (£2,000 paid with your first salary and £1,000 upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the Machine Shop team on a swing shift
• Ensure all safety protocols are followed, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Enforce a zero-tolerance policy on scrap by ensuring adherence to processes and escalation of issues.
• Liaise with the scheduling team to ensure on-time delivery and respond proactively to changes in capacity and demand.
• Manage the shift's P&L, improve productivity and efficiency through data analysis and cost control (e.g., tooling).
• Promote cross-functional skill development and foster team engagement.
• Conduct regular one-to-one and team meetings to review performance and development objectives.
• Facilitate skip-level meetings to ensure alignment and transparency across the team.
• Support the business with additional tasks as required.

Team Structure:

• Responsible for 3-5 Team Leaders on one shift
• Reporting directly to the Operations Manager

Ideal Background:

• Proven people management experience (Essential)
• Strong problem-solving capabilities (Essential)
• Experience implementing Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies (Essential)
• Hands-on CNC experience - particularly with milling and turning (Essential)

Key Performance Areas:

• Workplace safety
• Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ)
• On-time order completion (FOOT Attainment)
• Lead time reduction
• Productivity and cost-efficiency
• Team attendance and discipline

If you're a confident leader with a strong CNC background and a passion for team development and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or learn more, please contact Danielle on 07990 411588.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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