Laser Production Supervisor

Laser Production Supervisor
Nottingham
£17.00+ per hour (DOE)
Monday - Friday | 6:00am - 2:00pm (Days)
Permanent | Immediate Start | Leadership Opportunity

Lead a High-Performing Laser Production Team
Are you an experienced Laser Production Supervisor , Team Leader, or senior Laser Setter/Operator ready to take the next step in your career?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, growing engineering manufacturer that's investing in its people, technology and future. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a busy laser production department, managing a skilled team while remaining hands-on with the latest CNC laser cutting technology.

If you enjoy leading from the front, driving performance and developing people, this could be the perfect role for you.

The Role
As the Laser Production Supervisor , you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the laser department, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with Production, Planning, Quality and Operations, you'll play a key role in maximising productivity, reducing downtime and continuously improving performance across the department.

Your Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and develop a team of laser operators and production staff
Manage the daily operation of the laser production department
Ensure production schedules are achieved safely, efficiently and on time
Allocate workloads and monitor departmental productivity
Set up and operate CNC laser cutting machines when required
Carry out first-off inspections and ensure products meet quality standards
Identify and resolve production issues to minimise downtime
Work closely with Production Planning, Programming, Quality and Operations
Conduct return-to-work meetings, probation reviews and day-to-day people management
Promote excellent housekeeping and Health & Safety standards
Liaise with Maintenance to coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and quality
Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members

✅ What We're Looking For
We're looking for a confident, hands-on leader who enjoys taking ownership and helping a team succeed.

Essential Experience

Previous experience supervising a laser production department or similar manufacturing team
Strong hands-on experience operating industrial CNC laser cutting machinery
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Excellent understanding of sheet metal and fabrication processes
Proven leadership and people management skills
Experience managing production priorities and meeting deadlines
Strong communication and organisational skills
Excellent problem-solving ability with a quality-focused approach
Good computer literacy

Desirable

Experience with Bystronic, Trumpf, Amada or similar laser cutting equipment
ERP/MRP system experience
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement knowledge
Forklift Licence
First Aid qualification

What's In It For You?
£17.00+ per hour (DOE)

Permanent, full-time position

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

Genuine opportunity to lead and shape a successful production department

Ongoing training and career development

Stable employment with a growing engineering manufacturer

️ Free on-site parking

Company pension

Supportive management team and excellent working environment

Why Join?
This is more than just another supervisory role-it's an opportunity to become a key part of a business that values leadership, continuous improvement and teamwork. You'll have the autonomy to make a real impact while working with a skilled team in a modern manufacturing environment.

Apply Today
If you're an experienced Laser Production Supervisor , Laser Team Leader or a skilled CNC Laser professional ready to step into a leadership position, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and take the next step in your manufacturing career.

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