Supervisor (Permanent, Contract)

Salary: £17.00 per hour (£34,476 per annum)

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Rotational Shifts: 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm.

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Why work for us? Overtime available
Permanent / full time role
Company pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free onsite parking
Ongoing investment in modern manufacturing technology
Training and genuine career progression opportunities
Supportive and growing engineering business where your contribution makes a real difference
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The Opportunity: We are looking for aLaser Cutter Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day running of our laser cutting department. This is a genuine working supervisor role where you'll lead by example, supporting production on the shop floor while driving quality, productivity and continuous improvement.
You'll play a key role in ensuring customer expectations are met, production targets are achieved and your team has the support they need to succeed, while keeping morale and motivation high.
We are a well-established precision manufacturer with a reputation for quality, reliability and outstanding customer service.
We continue to invest in the latest manufacturing technology and our people, creating a modern manufacturing environment where skilled engineers can build rewarding, long-term careers.
As our business continues to grow, we're looking for motivated people who want to grow with us.
----------------------------------------------------------------- The Role: Supervising the daily operation of the laser cutting department
Leading, motivating and supporting the laser cutting team
Planning and allocating workloads to meet production schedules
Operating and setting laser cutting machinery when required
Carrying out first-off inspections and ensuring products meet customer specifications
Working closely with Programming, Production Planning, Quality and Operations teams
Supporting recruitment and induction of new team members
Promoting a strong health and safety culture across the department
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What We're Looking For:
Previous experience team leading or supervising a laser cutting department or manufacturing team
Experience operating laser cutting machinery
A strong understanding of engineering drawings and sheet metal fabrication
Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
The ability to prioritise workloads and meet production deadlines
Strong communication and people management skills
A quality-focused approach with excellent attention to detail
Desirable: Experience with Bystronic, Trumpf, Amada or similar laser cutting equipment
Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience
Forklift licence
First Aid qualification