Metal Fabrication Floor Supervisor

Chainlink Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Supportive and team-oriented environment

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Metal Fabrication Floor Supervisor to lead daily operations in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of supervisory experience in metal fabrication, ensuring workflow efficiency, product quality, and safety. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating schedules, and monitoring quality standards. The position offers growth and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in metal fabrication leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of welding, cutting, machining, and finishing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and job specifications.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Safety-focused mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day floor operations, ensuring targets and deadlines are met.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate fabrication staff to maintain high performance.
• Coordinate job scheduling, material flow, and machine utilization.
• Monitor quality standards and compliance with production specifications.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and housekeeping practices.
• Work collaboratively with Production Management to optimize productivity.
• Assist with training, performance evaluations, and problem-solving on the floor.

Skills

Leadership

Metal fabrication processes

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Metal Fabrication Floor Supervisor to lead daily production operations in our busy fabrication department. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with excellent
technical knowledge, who can ensure workflow efficiency, product quality, and a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day floor operations, ensuring targets and deadlines are met
• Lead, mentor, and motivate fabrication staff to maintain high performance
• Coordinate job scheduling, material flow, and machine utilization
• Monitor quality standards and compliance with production specifications
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and housekeeping practices
• Work collaboratively with Production Management to optimize productivity
• Assist with training, performance evaluations, and problem-solving on the floor

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience in metal fabrication leadership or supervisory role
• Strong understanding of welding, cutting, machining, and finishing processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and job specifications
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment
• Safety-focused mindset and attention to detail

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Supportive and team-oriented environment