About Stephenson Gobin

British Engines Group company, Stephenson Gobin, is a rapidly growing business specialising in the design and manufacture of electromagnetic solutions.

Stephenson Gobin operates from a manufacturing facility in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.

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As Machine Shop Supervisor you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Machine Shop, ensuring output, quality and safety standards are achieved.

 

This role focuses on delivering operational performance through strong leadership, effective resource management and the embedding of an SQCDP and continuous improvement culture.

 

What you'll be doing

 

Key Objectives

  • Deliver safe, efficient and high-performing Machine Shop operations
  • Achieve production targets across safety, quality, delivery and cost
  • Develop and lead a capable, engaged team
  • Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

 

Operations & Performance

  • Lead daily Machine Shop activities to meet production schedules over three shifts
  • Drive SQCDP culture and lead daily performance reviews
  • Monitor and improve OEE and operational metrics
  • Ensure effective shift handovers and issue resolution
  • Work closely with Planning and Engineering to resolve production challenges

 

People Leadership & Development

  • Lead, motivate and develop the Machine Shop team
  • Manage performance, attendance and conduct in line with company procedures
  • Identify training needs and support skills development
  • Promote accountability and a positive team culture

 

Quality & Continuous Improvement

  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, inspections and documentation requirements
  • Support process improvements, lean initiatives and problem-solving activities
  • Liaise with Production Engineering on process capability and improvements
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S

 

Health & Safety Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with HSE policies
  • Promote and lead a strong safety culture
  • Ensure incidents are reported, investigated and corrective actions implemented
  • Maintain safe systems of work and challenge unsafe practices

 

Who we're looking for

 

You will have supervisory experience within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment, ideally within a machine shop, and demonstrate strong technical knowledge of machining processes with a track record of delivering operational performance improvements.

You will be a confident and proactive leader with the ability to motivate teams, manage performance and communicate effectively across departments. Experience of working with performance metrics such as OEE and SQCDP is desirable, along with knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

A strong commitment to health and safety is essential. A relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship would be advantageous.

 

Benefits

 

  • Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Holiday buy & sell
  • Car scheme
  • Competitive pay
  • Enhanced pension
  • Training & development