Laser Cutting Supervisor

ASHTON REED RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Stapleford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Laser Expertise in Stapleford, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Laser Cutter Supervisor to lead the day shift laser cutting department and ensure high quality, productivity and safety standards.

You will supervise operators, set up machinery, meet schedules, and develop a skilled team through training and coaching while collaborating with planning, quality and maintenance to optimise workflow.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising a laser cutting department or manufacturing team.
• Extensive experience operating industrial laser cutting machinery.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent knowledge of sheet metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operation of the laser cutting department.
• Lead, motivate and support a team of laser operators and production staff.
• Ensure daily production schedules are achieved safely, efficiently and on time.
• Allocate work and monitor workload across the team.
• Set up and operate laser cutting machinery where required.
• Carry out first-off inspections and ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Monitor quality throughout production and address any issues promptly.
• Minimise downtime by identifying production issues and implementing solutions.
• Work closely with Programming, Production Planning, Quality and Operations to ensure smooth workflow.
• Train, coach and develop members of the team.
• Conduct return to work meetings, probation reviews and day-to-day people management where required.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained within the department.
• Promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture, ensuring all safe working procedures are followed.
• Report machinery issues and liaise with the maintenance team where necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Support recruitment and induction of new employees when required.

Skills

Laser supervision

Industrial lasers

Engineering drawings

Sheet metal fabrication

Workload management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Quality control

Computer literacy

Job description

About the Role

Laser Expertise is looking for an experienced and motivated Laser Cutter Supervisor to lead our day shift laser cutting department. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong laser cutting experience and proven leadership skills to oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the department while ensuring the highest standards of quality, productivity and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operation of the laser cutting department.


• Lead, motivate and support a team of laser operators and production staff.


• Ensure daily production schedules are achieved safely, efficiently and on time.


• Allocate work and monitor workload across the team.


• Set up and operate laser cutting machinery where required.


• Carry out first-off inspections and ensure products meet customer specifications.


• Monitor quality throughout production and address any issues promptly.


• Minimise downtime by identifying production issues and implementing solutions.


• Work closely with Programming, Production Planning, Quality and Operations to ensure smooth workflow.


• Train, coach and develop members of the team.


• Conduct return to work meetings, probation reviews and day-to-day people management where required.


• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained within the department.


• Promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture, ensuring all safe working procedures are followed.


• Report machinery issues and liaise with the maintenance team where necessary.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and productivity.


• Support recruitment and induction of new employees when required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience supervising a laser cutting department or manufacturing team.


• Extensive experience operating industrial laser cutting machinery.


• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.


• Excellent knowledge of sheet metal fabrication.


• Proven ability to manage workloads and prioritise production requirements.


• Strong leadership and people management skills.


• Good communication and organisational skills.


• Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail.


• Good problem-solving ability.


• Computer literate