Production Supervisor

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An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Production Supervisor to join our clients successful team.

• Ensure correct tooling, materials, and resources are available for each job.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules or staffing as required.
• Liaise with other departments (e.g., design, engineering, stores, quality) to resolve issues and maintain efficiency.
• Supervise and support teams across the Punch and Folding departments.
• Allocate daily tasks, set priorities, and ensure production targets are met.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members.
• Identify training needs and support skill development across all fabrication areas.
• Promote a positive, safe, and productive working environment.

• Technical Expertise:
  Strong understanding of CNC punch press operation, press brake setup/programming.
• Fabrication
  
  Experience:
  
  Typically 3–5 years of experience in metal fabrication, with hands‑on knowledge of sheet‑metal processes.
• Leadership Ability:
  Experience supervising or leading a team in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Blueprint Reading:
  Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and fabrication instructions.
• Quality & Measurement
  
  Skills:
  
  Competent use of measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, angle finders, and inspection tools.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot fabrication and machine issues.
• Safety Awareness:
  Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment and enforcing safety standards.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to handle materials, stand for extended periods, and work in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Software Knowledge:
  Familiarity with CNC interfaces, CAM software, or fabrication programming tools is beneficial.
• Adaptability:
  Willingness to learn new processes, support cross‑training, and contribute to continuous improvement.