Laser Cutter Supervisor

Laser Cutter Supervisor - Day Shift

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Location:

Nottingham

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm

Pay: C £33,150

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting an experienced Laser Cutter Supervisor to lead a busy day?shift laser cutting department within a well?established engineering and manufacturing business in Nottingham.

This role is ideal for a hands?on supervisor who combines strong technical laser cutting knowledge with confident people leadership. You'll oversee daily operations, support and develop your team, and ensure production runs smoothly, safely and efficiently.

• Supervise day?to?day operations within the laser cutting department
• Lead, motivate and support laser operators and production staff
• Ensure production targets are met safely, efficiently and on time
• Allocate work and manage team workload
• Set up and operate laser cutting machinery when required
• Carry out first?off inspections and ensure products meet specifications
• Monitor quality and resolve issues promptly
• Minimise downtime through proactive problem?solving
• Work closely with Programming, Planning, Quality and Operations
• Train, coach and develop team members
• Conduct return?to?work meetings, probation reviews and general people management
• Maintain high housekeeping standards
• Promote a strong health & safety culture
• Report machinery issues and liaise with maintenance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new staff

• Previous experience supervising a laser cutting or manufacturing team
• Strong background operating industrial laser cutting machinery
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
  
  Excellent knowledge of sheet metal fabrication
• Proven ability to manage workloads and prioritise effectively
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and a quality?focused mindset
• Confident problem?solving skills
• Computer literate

• Experience with Bystronic, Trumpf, Amada or similar machinery
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing experience
• Forklift licence
• First Aid qualification

• Leads by example
• Is proactive rather than reactive
• Takes ownership and accountability
• Builds strong relationships across departments
• Supports and develops their team
• Thrives in a fast?paced manufacturing environment
• Is committed to delivering high?quality work and excellent customer service

Closing date: 20.08.26