CNC Supervisor (Nights) in Bristol, Gloucestershire

Job Description & Person Specification: Production Shift Lead (Night Shift)
Location: Bitton, Bristol
Department: Production
Reporting To: Production Manager
Direct Reports: Shift employees
Travel Requirements: N/A
Pay: £25-26 per hour based on experience

Our client is a precision engineering manufacturer based in Bitton, Bristol, producing high-quality CNC-machined components for the aerospace sector within an AS9100 quality-controlled environment.
Job Purpose
Experienced Production Shift Lead responsible for driving safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations while leading teams to meet production targets. Brings hands-on CNC machining knowledge to support operations and resolve technical challenges on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Team Leadership
⦁ Supervise and support production operators during shift
⦁ Allocate workload and manage staffing levels effectively
⦁ Coach, mentor, and develop team members to improve performance
Operational Management
⦁ Ensure production targets, KPIs, and deadlines are consistently met
⦁ Monitor line and machine performance, resolving issues quickly
⦁ Conduct detailed shift handovers to maintain continuity
CNC Machining Support (Turning & Milling)
⦁ Provide hands-on support with CNC turning (lathe) and CNC milling operations
⦁ Assist with machine setup, tool changes, and offset adjustments to maintain accuracy
⦁ Interpret engineering drawings and tolerances to ensure correct production
⦁ Support operators with technical guidance to improve machining efficiency and output
Quality Control
⦁ Ensure all products meet required quality standards and specifications
⦁ Perform first-off inspections and in-process checks using measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges)
⦁ Investigate defects and implement corrective actions
Health & Safety
⦁ Enforce strict adherence to health & safety procedures
⦁ Conduct risk assessments and report incidents
⦁ Promote a proactive safety culture within the team
⦁ Qualified First Aid at Work First Aider
⦁ Fire Marshal, Responsible Person on site
Continuous Improvement
⦁ Identify production inefficiencies and implement improvements
⦁ Support lean manufacturing and process optimisation initiatives
⦁ Drive improvements in machining efficiency and waste reduction
You may be required to work alternative shifts / hours with reasonable notice.
You may be required to perform any other reasonable duties / specific projects from time to time and as directed by management.
General Duties
⦁ Exercised in accordance with company policy and procedure (including standard operating, health and safety and HR procedures)
⦁ Undertaken in an ethical manner with due consideration to the needs and concerns of others
⦁ Lead by example by living the company mission and values, demonstrating a proactive, ethical and can-do approach
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
⦁ Experience of CNC machining, assembly or precision engineering.
⦁ Clear Communication: Speak and listen well to give exact instructions, run shift handovers, and bridge the gap between workers and upper management.
⦁ Coaching and Team Development: Train new operators, cross-train crew members, and mentor staff to build a stronger, more flexible team.
⦁ Conflict Resolution: Handle team disputes quickly and fairly to keep morale and productivity high on the floor.
⦁ Production Workflow Management: Monitor output.
⦁ Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): Enforce safety rules, check machine guards and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and report hazards or near misses right away.
⦁ Quality Control: Make sure products match engineering drawings and customer rules, while spotting and escalating non-conformances.
⦁ Able to deal professionally with performance, attendance and shop-floor issues.
⦁ Able to work effectively with Production, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance.
Desirable
⦁ Experience within aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
⦁ Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
⦁ Experience conducting shift handovers and daily production meetings.
⦁ Experience training or developing production employees.
⦁ Experience working within an AS9100 quality-controlled environment.
Shift Pattern
⦁ Night Shift: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00pm - 6:00am
Review Date and Right to Vary
This Job Description and person specification is as currently applies and will be reviewed regularly. You may be required to undertake other tasks that can be reasonably assigned to you, including development activities, which are within your capability and grade.

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