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Kirsty Whitty
Talent Delivery Manager
Permanent
Derby
£41,000
Job Title Machine Shop Supervisor
Location Accrofab Derby – DE21 7RX
Permanent / Contract Permanent
Rate of pay: £41,000 Per Annum
Overview
EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with Accrofab, a leading precision engineering manufacturer located in Derby, that is currently in the market for an experienced Machine Shop Supervisor to join their team on a permanent basis.
This market leader is a well-established entity within the precision engineering industries and boasts a rich history of supporting globally recognised customers with safety-critical, highly complex components.
What's in it for you?
Stability / Longevity: A permanent role with a well-established aerospace precision manufacturer
Competitive salary: £41,000 per annum.
Hours: Days – 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities
As a Machine Shop Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the Machine Shop, driving performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (SQCDP).
You will:
Conduct daily departmental walk-the-floor routines, engaging with the team and addressing issues promptly
Own the department scheduling board and work with the production coordinator to maintain full scheduling control.
Analyse Key Performance Indicators and present SQCDP metrics in the Daily Ops Meeting
Monitor team performance, deliver real-time feedback, and facilitate skill development and coaching
Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:
3 years of experience in a supervisory role in a precision engineering environment within sectors such as Aerospace, Defence, Automotive or Oil & Gas
Experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
If you are interested in the opportunity of Machine Shop Supervisor and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our client's growing team located in Derby.
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.
Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
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