Machine Shop Manager

About the role

Paralloy Group are looking to add an experienced Machine Shop Manager to their Firth Vickers Drilling team in Sheffield. Working with the Firth Vickers team and overall Paralloy Group would will be responsible for assisting the General Manager achieve production targets and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and schedule CNC machinists, conventional machinists, programmers, and support staff.
• Coordinate workloads, job queues, and scheduling to hit delivery deadlines while balancing capacity and resources.
• Enforce quality control procedures (such as ISO 9001 standards), first-piece inspection, and health and safety (HSE) regulations
• Track KPIs (scrap rates, rework, machine utilization, and downtime) and implement lean manufacturing tools.
• Oversee machine calibration, preventive maintenance, and ordering of cutting tools, fixtures, and raw materials

Requirements

Ideally you will come from a Machining background, knowledge of pull Boring and conventional turning & milling would be beneficial but not essential. Displayable management/leadership experience. Strong organisational, problem-solving, and ERP/MRP system capabilities.