Laser Cutter Supervisor

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 28,178 - 38,123; Full time

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is seeking an Experienced Laser Cutter Supervisor for the Nottingham day shift. This role leads the laser cutting team and ensures smooth, safe production with strict quality controls.

You will manage workload, set up laser machinery, inspect first-offs, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with planning, quality and operations. Strong leadership and fabrication knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Supervise a laser cutting or manufacturing team.
• Operate and understand industrial laser cutting machinery.
• Interpret engineering drawings and understand manufacturing processes.
• Have strong sheet metal fabrication knowledge.
• Demonstrate workload management and prioritisation.
• Show leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Maintain high attention to detail and quality orientation.
• Confident in problem solving and using computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day laser-cutting operations.
• Lead and support laser operators and production staff.
• Ensure targets are met safely, efficiently and on time.
• Allocate work and manage workload.
• Set up and operate laser-cutting machinery.
• Conduct first-off inspections for spec compliance.
• Monitor quality and resolve issues promptly.
• Minimise downtime through proactive problem solving.
• Collaborate with Programming, Planning, Quality and Operations.
• Train and coach team members and deliver performance reviews.
• Maintain housekeeping and promote health & safety culture.
• Report machine issues and liaise with maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support recruitment and onboarding.

Skills

Laser supervision

Industrial laser cutting

Engineering drawings

Sheet metal fabrication

Workload management

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Job description

Laser Cutter Supervisor – Day Shift

Location: Nottingham

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm

Pay: £33,150

Self‑contained overview: Experienced Laser Cutter Supervisor to lead and improve day‑shift laser‑cutting activities at Notting‑ham.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day‑to‑day laser‑cutting operations.
• Lead, motivate and support laser operators and production staff.
• Ensure target achievements safely, efficiently and on‑time.
• Allocate work and manage workload.
• Set up and operate laser‑cutting machinery.
• Conduct first‑off inspections ensuring spec compliance.
• Monitor quality, resolve issues promptly.
• Minimise downtime through proactive problem‑solving.
• Collaborate with Programming, Planning, Quality and Operations.
• Train, coach and develop team members.
• Deliver return‑to‑work meetings, probation reviews, general people management.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Promote health & safety culture.
• Report machine issues and liaise with maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support recruitment and onboarding.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous supervision of a laser‑cutting or manufacturing team.
• Operational background on industrial laser‑cutting machinery.
• Solid understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent sheet‑metal fabrication knowledge.
• Proven workload management and prioritisation.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and quality‑focused mindset.
• Confident problem‑solving.
• Computer literate.

Desirable

• Experience with Bystronic, Trumpf, Amada or similar.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience.
• Forklift licence.
• First‑aid qualification.

Who We’re Looking For

• Leads by example.
• Proactive not reactive.
• Owns responsibilities.
• Builds relationships.
• Supports team development.
• Thrives in fast‑paced env.
• Committed to quality work and customer service.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to selection and recruitment based upon suitability. We may not respond to all due to volume.