Fabrication Shop Supervisor

Futures; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise bien établie recherche un Fabrication Shop Supervisor sur les bords de Wakefield. Le candidat idéal aura des compétences en leadership, des connaissances solides en SolidWorks et une passion pour les améliorations continues dans un environnement de fabrication. Ce poste implique la supervision des opérations tout en promouvant des méthodologies d'amélioration continue comme Lean et Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans un rôle de leadership en fabrication ou en production.
• Forte connaissance de SolidWorks et des stratégies d'amélioration continue.
• Excellentes compétences encommunication et gestion d'équipe.

Responsibilities

• Superviser les opérations quotidiennes de l'atelier de fabrication.
• Motiver une équipe dans un environnement à volume élevé.
• Conduire des initiatives d'amélioration continue.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

SolidWorks

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in manufacturing leadership

Job description

Futures are looking to appoint a Fabrication Shop Supervisor for our client based on the outskirts of Wakefield who are known for delivering high-quality, precision-engineered products. The successful Fabrication Shop Supervisor will join a well established team. This is an ideal role for someone with strong leadership abilities, a passion for continuous improvement, and solid technical knowledge, particularly in SolidWorks and modern fabrication practices.

Fabrication Shop Supervisor / CNC / SolidWorks / Continuous Improvement

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the fabrication shop to ensure production schedules are met.

• Lead and motivate a team of skilled tradespeople in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles and other proven methodologies.

• Interpret engineering drawings and support the design process using SolidWorks.

• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and logistics teams to ensure seamless production flow.

• Monitor safety, quality, and productivity metrics, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Fabrication Shop Supervisor / CNC / SolidWorks / Continuous Improvement

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a fabrication or manufacturing leadership role.

• Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks (design interpretation and drawing revision).

• Hands-on knowledge of continuous improvement strategies (e.g., Lean, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma).

• Excellent communication and team management skills.

• Ability to troubleshoot fabrication issues and implement timely solutions.

• Strong organizational skills and a proactive mindset.

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