Laser Cutting Supervisor

New Opportunity - Laser Cutting Supervisor

Are you an experienced Laser Cutter Operator ready to take the next step in your career, or an established Supervisor looking for a new challenge? Do you enjoy leading by example, supporting your team, and ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards?

Our client is looking for a Laser Cutter Supervisor to lead their day shift production team in Nottingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing engineering business where you ll combine hands-on laser cutting expertise with team leadership, helping to drive productivity, quality, and continuous improvement across the department.

As the new Laser Cutter Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise the day-to-day running of the laser cutting department
• Lead, motivate and support a team of laser operators to achieve production targets
• Allocate workloads and monitor production schedules to ensure customer deadlines are met
• Set up and operate laser cutting machinery when required
• Carry out first-off inspections and ensure products meet customer specifications
• Monitor product quality throughout production and resolve issues quickly
• Work closely with programming, production planning, quality and operations teams to maintain efficient workflow
• Train, mentor and support team members to encourage their development
• Carry out day-to-day people management, including return-to-work meetings and probation reviews where required
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout the department
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and ensure safe working practices are followed
• Report machinery issues and work alongside the maintenance team to minimise downtime
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes, efficiency and productivity
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding of new team members when required

Main Requirements for This Role

• Previous experience supervising a manufacturing or laser cutting team
• Extensive experience operating industrial laser cutting machinery
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to manage workloads and prioritise production effectively
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good problem-solving skills
• Computer literate

Desirable Experience

• Experience using Bystronic, Trumpf, Amada or similar laser cutting machinery
• Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
• Forklift licence (preferred but not essential)
• First Aid qualification (desirable)

What you can expect in return:

• Competitive pay
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing engineering business
• Long-term career prospects with an established manufacturer

About this role:

• Salary for this role is £17.00 per hour
• This is a full-time, permanent position based in Nottingham
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm

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