CNC Programmer, Setter, Operator Supervisor,

About the role

CNC Programmer, Setter, Operator Supervisor, Telford, £Negotiable I am currently working with a very good manufacturing client based in Telford. They produce precision engineered components for customers world-wide. At present they are looking to add to their team and wish to recruit a proven ‘’hands on’’ machine shop supervisor. You will be responsible for day-to-day machining activities from programming (from scratch), setting and operating CNC machines. Predominately turning orientated. You … This is a production leadership role where the main job is to keep people, output, safety and quality aligned during the shift. Candidates should expect visible shop-floor leadership, KPI ownership and constant prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, warehouse or manufacturing teams through daily start-up, shift control and handover
• Own output, labour, quality, waste, downtime or service-level metrics for the area
• Coach operators or team leaders on standards, safety, attendance and performance
• Coordinate with planning, engineering, quality and logistics teams to recover issues quickly
• Use short-interval control, root-cause thinking or continuous improvement tools where appropriate
• Maintain a fair, calm and visible leadership style during busy production periods

Requirements

• Previous team leader, supervisor or production management experience
• Strong communication skills with operators, peers and senior managers
• Confident using KPI data to make practical shift decisions
• Good understanding of safety, quality and people-management basics
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, FMCG or engineering operations preferred

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