Machine Shop Supervisor in Doncaster

Job description

Machining Team Leader

Location: Doncaster

Department: Production

Shifts: Days / Afters (MTO), Days Only (MTS)

Reports to: Machining Department Manager

Are you an experienced leader with a strong background in manufacturing or machining? We’re looking for a Machining Team Leader to oversee daily operations in a machine shop across both Make to Order (MTO) and Make to Stock (MTS) teams.

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll drive performance, safety, and quality while ensuring production plans are delivered right first time, on time and in full. With a team of around 30, you'll be responsible for allocating resources, supporting continuous improvement, managing performance, and maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating machine shop teams across MTO and MTS areas
• Delivering production plans efficiently while ensuring safety and quality standards
• Managing holidays, absences, appraisals (PDRs), and training
• Driving continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration
• Providing daily/weekly KPI updates to the Machining Manager

What we’re looking for:

• Strong team leadership skills with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities
• Manufacturing experience (machining of wood products preferred)
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and processes
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to train)

This is a great opportunity to step into a key leadership role and make a real impact within a fast-paced production environment.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Doncaster

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-07-2025

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English