Shift supervisor, Manufacturing / Production
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
Shift Supervisor - Machine Shop
Permanent Early Shift
Location:
Birmingham
15.22 per hour + Shift Allowance ( 126.60 per week) ( 33,000 - 36,000)
Are you an experienced machine shop professional looking to step into a leadership role on a permanent early shift?
This company is seeking a capable and hands-on Shift Supervisor to lead and support a busy machine shop environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong supervisor with a background in machining who enjoys leading teams and solving technical challenges on the shop floor.
On offer is a permanent role with a consistent early shift pattern, additional shift allowance, and long-term stability within a well-established manufacturing environment.
You will be responsible for supervising daily operations within the machine shop, planning machining sequences, supporting operators with technical issues, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to drawing specification.
The Role
- Supervise and manage a machine shop department on early shift
Plan machining centres and machining sequences from technical drawings
Support operators with technical issues relating to parts, machines, or processes
Ensure safe working practices and adherence to IOSH standards
Monitor workflow, quality, and productivity across the department
Liaise effectively with operators, engineers, and management
The Person
- NVQ Level 3 qualification
IOSH Certificate
Minimum of 2 years' experience supervising a department
Minimum of 3 years' hands-on technical machining experience
Strong ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
Experience operating lathes and milling machines
Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment (other industries considered)
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Christopher Palmer at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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