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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Essential Skills & Experience
- 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
Desirable
- Experience with Bystronic, Trumpf, Amada or similar machinery
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
- Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing experience
- Forklift licence
- First Aid qualification
Who We're Looking For
- 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: 20.09.26
Rate:
£33,150/year
Location:
Nottingham
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Onsite
Industry:
Engineering
Seniority Level:
Mid-Level