JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Role

Reporting to the Machine Shop Production Manager, the Machine Shop Production Supervisor supports manufacturing operations to achieve business performance targets. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, foster a culture of operational excellence, and ensure production aligns with quality standards and delivery deadlines. A key focus of this role is to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce cycle times, and uphold safety standards. Your technical expertise in machining and threading operations, along with your ability to interpret engineering drawings, will be essential to the success of the Montrose workshop.

About the Company

NOV is a global leader in providing technology-driven solutions to the energy industry. With a strong presence in the UK and across the globe, we are dedicated to innovation, safety, and operational efficiency. Our Montrose facility plays a critical role in supporting our mission by delivering precision-machined components essential to our product lines and services.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Full benefits package, including health and pension schemes
• Career development and technical training programs
• A collaborative and safety-focused working environment
• Opportunities to work with a globally respected engineering brand
• 30 days holiday plus 4 bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Personal Accident

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign production tasks, set priorities, monitor progress, and revise plans as needed
• Plan sequences of work orders to maximize operational efficiency
• Drive team performance toward achieving revenue, man-hour, and delivery targets
• Supervise machining operations and ensure compliance with HSE and housekeeping standards
• Liaise with the Production Manager to manage sub-contracting operations
• Develop and maintain a flexible labor pool to meet fluctuating production demands
• Monitor and maintain equipment, report malfunctions, and plan for repairs and upgrades
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, manage non-conformances, and maintain traceability
• Enforce performance expectations and labor allocations to meet production schedules
• Identify and act on new technologies and techniques for business improvement
• Represent the company in customer interactions and prepare customer quotations
• Identify training needs from appraisals and safety assessments
• Collaborate across departments for seamless production execution
• Participate actively in management, HSE, and quality forums

Qualifications & Skills

Essential:

• Time-served apprenticeship or HND in a relevant discipline
• Extensive experience in a machine shop environment
• In-depth knowledge of machining and threading operations
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of ERP systems

Desirable:

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Understanding of industry-standard components and their uses

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and conflict resolution abilities
• Effective communicator and team motivator
• Business-aware and strategic thinker
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach
• Professional presentation and negotiation skills

Why Join Us?

Join our Global Family: We are a worldwide family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. We're committed to achieving our vision and living our core values. We know that our success depends on the hard work, dedication, and integrity of our people, and we recognize the unique contribution each person makes to our success. Because of this, we are committed to providing our employees with rich career experiences and opportunities for learning and development.

ABOUT US

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.