Laser Supervisor

Laser Cutter Supervisor
Location: Nottingham
Hours: Monday to Friday | 6:00am - 2:00pm (Day Shift)
Salary: £17.00+ per hour

The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Laser Cutter Supervisor to join a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on supervisor with strong laser cutting experience and proven leadership skills to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a busy laser department.

This role combines shop floor leadership with technical expertise, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

* Supervise the daily operation of the laser cutting department.

* Lead, motivate and support a team of laser operators and production staff.

* Ensure production schedules are completed safely, on time and to customer requirements.

* Allocate workloads and monitor productivity across the department.

* Set up and operate CNC laser cutting machines when required.

* Carry out first-off inspections and ensure products meet quality standards.

* Monitor production quality and resolve any issues promptly.

* Minimise downtime by identifying production issues and implementing effective solutions.

* Work closely with Production Planning, Programming, Quality and Operations to maintain efficient workflow.

* Train, mentor and develop team members.

* Conduct return-to-work meetings, probation reviews and day-to-day people management responsibilities.

* Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the department.

* Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times.

* Liaise with the maintenance team regarding machine breakdowns and preventative maintenance.

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, quality and productivity.

* Assist with recruitment, onboarding and training of new employees when required.

Essential Skills & Experience

* Previous experience supervising a laser cutting department or similar manufacturing team.

* Extensive experience operating industrial laser cutting machinery.

* Strong understanding of engineering drawings and sheet metal manufacturing.

* Excellent knowledge of fabrication processes.

* Ability to manage production priorities and meet demanding deadlines.

* Strong leadership and people management skills.

* Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

* High attention to detail with a quality-focused approach.

* Strong problem-solving skills.

* Good computer literacy.

Desirable Experience

* Experience operating Bystronic, Trumpf, Amada or similar laser cutting equipment.

* Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems.

* Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.

* Forklift licence (preferred but not essential).

* First Aid qualification (advantageous).

About You
We're looking for someone who:

* Leads from the front and enjoys being hands-on.

* Can motivate and develop a production team.

* Takes ownership and accountability for departmental performance.

* Communicates effectively across all areas of the business.

* Thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment.

* Is proactive, organised and solutions-focused.

* Has a strong commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

* £17.00 per hour.

* Permanent, full-time position.

* Monday to Friday day shift (6:00am - 2:00pm).

* Company pension.

* On-site parking.

* Ongoing training and development opportunities.

* Stable employment within a growing engineering business.

* Opportunity to play a key role in developing and leading a successful manufacturing team.

About Us
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