Shift Supervisor Machine Shop

Shift Supervisor - Machine Shop Department

Location: Denham
Department: Manufacturing / Machine Shop
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Are you ready to lead a team that helps save lives?
We're offering a unique opportunity to join our Machine Shop Department as a Shift Supervisor, where your leadership will directly contribute to the production of life-saving ejector seats.

In this pivotal role, you'll guide and support a skilled team of Cell Operatives, overseeing the manufacture of precision components using a range of advanced machine tools. You'll be instrumental in driving performance, maintaining high standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, mentoring, and motivating a team of experienced operatives.
• Allocating workloads and monitoring departmental KPIs.
• Reviewing productivity and implementing performance improvements.
• Conducting appraisals and supporting recruitment activities.
• Communicating progress updates and departmental goals.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in managing or leading teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of performance metrics and KPI development.
• Budget management experience.
• A proactive approach to team development and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or similar methodologies is a plus.

Why Join Us?

You'll work alongside industry experts, gaining valuable experience and enhancing your leadership capabilities. We're committed to your growth and success, offering a supportive environment and a tailored development plan.

Your Benefits

• 9% non-contributory pension scheme
• 4x salary life assurance
• Personalised training & development
• Cash healthcare plan
• Cycle to work scheme (including e-bikes)
• Workplace nursery benefit
• Subsidised canteen

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and empowered to do their best work.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary. Please contact Becky Coxon on

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.