Laser Supervisor

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 6:00am 2:00pm (Day Shift)  Why work for us? Monday to Friday day shift 6:00am to 2:00pm Overtime available 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

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 Monitoring quality throughout production and resolving issues promptly Identifying opportunities to reduce downtime and improve efficiency Working closely with Programming, Production Planning, Quality and Operations teams Coaching, mentoring and developing members of the team Managing day-to-day people matters, including probation reviews and return-to-work meetings Supporting recruitment and induction of new team members Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards Promoting a strong health and safety culture across the department Reporting machinery issues and working with maintenance to minimise disruption Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and performance

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience team leading or supervising a laser cutting department or manufacturing team Extensive 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