Laser Cutter Supervisor

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,835 - 36,465; Full time

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions seek an experienced Laser Cutter Supervisor to lead a busy day shift in Nottingham. The role involves supervising daily laser cutting operations, coaching operators, ensuring targets are met safely and efficiently, and driving continuous improvement across the department.

You will oversee team workload, set up and operate laser cutting machinery as required, and maintain high quality standards while promoting a strong health and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a laser cutting or manufacturing team.
• Experience operating industrial laser cutting machinery.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication.
• 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 literacy.

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.

Skills

Supervising laser cutting team

Industrial laser cutting machinery

Engineering drawings understanding

Sheet metal fabrication

Workloads prioritisation

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Computer literacy

ERP/MRP systems knowledge

Lean Manufacturing / CI

Forklift licence

First Aid qualification

Experience with Bystronic/Trumpf/Amada

Job description

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.

• 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 processesExcellent 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: 20.08.26