Acrylic Supervisor

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Loughborough is seeking an Acrylic Supervisor to oversee daily operations in the acrylics machine shop. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring safety and quality standards, operating CNC and manual equipment, fabricating prototypes, and training team members. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in acrylic fabrication. This permanent position includes benefits such as free on-site parking and annual pay reviews.

Benefits

Permanent position

Free on-site parking

Company events

Annual pay review

Bonuses and incentives

Regular staff appraisals and reviews

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the acrylics machine shop and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC and manual equipment for acrylic machining.
• Fabricate prototypes and production parts, including cutting, bonding, and finishing.
• Train and support team members while managing workflow and scheduling.
• Troubleshoot issues, inspect parts, and maintain efficient, organized shop processes.

Skills

Team leading / Supervising experience

Acrylic fabrication experience

CNC programming

Job description

Job Title: Acrylic Supervisor

Location: Loughborough

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 4:30pm and Friday, 7:30am - 12:30am

Pay: £16 per hour

Benefits

• Permanent position
• Free on-site parking
• Company events
• Annual pay review
• Bonuses and incentives
• Regular staff appraisals and reviews

The Company: You will be working for a business that is an expert in end-to-end, design-led manufacturing, creating imaginative brand experiences for the retail industry.

The Acrylic Supervisor Role

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the acrylics machine shop and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC and manual equipment for acrylic machining.
• Fabricate prototypes and production parts, including cutting, bonding, and finishing.
• Train and support team members while managing workflow and scheduling.
• Troubleshoot issues, inspect parts, and maintain efficient, organized shop processes.

About You

• Team leading / Supervising experience
• Acrylic fabrication experience (Line bending & Syringe glueing)
• CNC programming (Not essential)

How to Apply

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