Welding Supervisor (Days)

HAD-FAB LTD; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HAD-FAB LTD in the United Kingdom is seeking a Welding Supervisor to lead a welding shift in the fabrication workshop. You will manage a team of welders and fabricators, coordinate production plans, and ensure work is completed safely, to required quality standards and on schedule.

You will drive performance, maintain high workmanship standards, promote safety, and ensure efficient workflow throughout the fabrication process, using PLM systems to record progress and maintain traceability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading welding/fabrication teams.
• Strong understanding of welding processes and QA standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a workshop.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day welding operations to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.
• Allocate work based on priorities and competency; monitor progress to meet schedules.
• Ensure welds meet WPS, drawings, and customer specs; maintain traceability in PLM system.
• Lead, coach and develop the welding team; manage attendance and holidays.
• Maintain and improve 5S, housekeeping and safe systems of work.
• Support production planning and communicate priorities across departments.
• Complete shift handovers and production reports; document performance and downtime.

Skills

Team leadership

Welding experience

Quality control

Health & safety awareness

Production planning

Tools

Mango maintenance system

Steel Projects PLM

Job description

The Welding Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective day-to-day management of a welding shift within the fabrication workshop. The role involves leading a team of welders and fabricators, coordinating production activities, and ensuring all work is completed safely, to the required quality standards and in line with production schedules.

The Welding Supervisor is responsible for driving team performance, maintaining high standards of workmanship, promoting a positive safety culture, and ensuring the efficient flow of work throughout the fabrication process.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision of Welding Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the welding and fabrication team, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Allocate work to welders and fabricators based on production priorities, competency and project requirements.
• Monitor production progress throughout the shift, making adjustments where required to meet production schedules.
• Ensure all fabrication and welding activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, welding procedures (WPS), quality standards and customer specifications.
• Ensure all operatives accurately use the Steel Projects PLM system to record production progress and maintain traceability.
  

Team Management and Development

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of welders and fabricators to achieve production and quality objectives.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide coaching and identify training and development needs.
• Promote a positive working environment built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage attendance, overtime and holiday requests in conjunction with other supervisors to ensure appropriate staffing levels.

Quality Control and Assurance

• Ensure all fabricated and welded components meet customer specifications, engineering drawings and applicable industry standards.
• Verify that welds are completed in accordance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Ensure visual inspections and dimensional checks are completed throughout the fabrication process.
• Raise, investigate and support the resolution of non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Ensure Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) are completed accurately and all traceability requirements are maintained within Steel Projects PLM.
• Work closely with the Quality team to resolve defects and implement corrective actions.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Promote a strong health and safety culture throughout the workshop.
• Ensure compliance with all company health, safety and environmental procedures and relevant legislation.
• Carry out regular safety inspections, toolbox talks and risk assessment reviews.
• Ensure appropriate PPE is worn and safe systems of work are followed at all times.
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Ensure all lifting operations, welding activities and workshop practices are completed safely.

Production Planning and Coordination

• Work closely with the Manufacturing Manager and other departmental supervisors to deliver production plans.
• Monitor shift performance against production targets and take appropriate action to minimise delays.
• Prioritise work to maximise productivity while maintaining quality standards.
• Support production planning activities and respond effectively to changing customer and operational requirements.

Equipment and Asset Management

• Ensure welding equipment, tools and associated plant are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition.
• Report equipment faults promptly using the Mango maintenance system.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance team to minimise downtime and ensure equipment availability.
• Promote good housekeeping and ensure work areas remain organised and compliant with 5S principles.

Communication and Shift Handover

• Maintain effective communication with the Manufacturing Manager, Quality, Planning and other production departments.
• Attend daily production meetings and communicate priorities clearly to the team.
• Complete comprehensive shift handovers to ensure continuity of production and highlight outstanding issues, quality concerns or safety matters.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate production records using Steel Projects PLM.
• Complete shift reports detailing production performance, labour utilisation, quality issues and downtime.
• Ensure all required production and quality documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality and operational efficiency.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Encourage employee engagement and the sharing of ideas to improve workshop performance.
• Monitor and promote effective use of Steel Projects PLM to support operational excellence.

Authorities, Interface, Reporting and Supervision

Reports to:

• Manufacturing Manager

Key Interfaces:

• Head of Operations
• Quality Department
• Planning Department
• Maintenance Team
• Stores and Logistics
• Other Production SupervisorsSkills, Knowledge and Attributes