Laser Production Supervisor
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17 - £19 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | NG7 1AA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Laser Production Supervisor
Nottingham
£17.00+ per hour (DOE)
Monday – Friday | 6:00am – 2:00pm (Days)
Permanent | Immediate Start | Leadership Opportunity
Lead a High-Performing Laser Production Team
Are you an experienced
Laser Production Supervisor, Team Leader, or senior Laser Setter/Operator ready to take the next step in your career?
We're recruiting on behalf of a
well-established, growing engineering manufacturer that's investing in its people, technology and future. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a busy laser production department, managing a skilled team while remaining hands-on with the latest CNC laser cutting technology.
If you enjoy leading from the front, driving performance and developing people, this could be the perfect role for you.
The Role
As the
Laser Production Supervisor, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the laser department, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Working closely with Production, Planning, Quality and Operations, you'll play a key role in maximising productivity, reducing downtime and continuously improving performance across the department.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of laser operators and production staff
- Manage the daily operation of the laser production department
- Ensure production schedules are achieved safely, efficiently and on time
- Allocate workloads and monitor departmental productivity
- Set up and operate CNC laser cutting machines when required
- Carry out first-off inspections and ensure products meet quality standards
- Identify and resolve production issues to minimise downtime
- Work closely with Production Planning, Programming, Quality and Operations
- Conduct return-to-work meetings, probation reviews and day-to-day people management
- Promote excellent housekeeping and Health & Safety standards
- Liaise with Maintenance to coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and quality
- Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members
- Previous experience supervising a laser production department or similar manufacturing team
- Strong hands-on experience operating industrial CNC laser cutting machinery
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Excellent understanding of sheet metal and fabrication processes
- Proven leadership and people management skills
- Experience managing production priorities and meeting deadlines
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Excellent problem-solving ability with a quality-focused approach
- Good computer literacy
- Experience with
- ERP/MRP system experience
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement knowledge
- Forklift Licence
- First Aid qualification
✅ What We're Looking For
We're looking for a confident, hands-on leader who enjoys taking ownership and helping a team succeed.
Essential Experience
Desirable
Bystronic, Trumpf, Amada or similar laser cutting equipment
What's In It For You?
£17.00+ per hour (DOE)
Permanent, full-time position
Monday-Friday day shift (6:00am-2:00pm)
Genuine opportunity to lead and shape a successful production department
Ongoing training and career development
Stable employment with a growing engineering manufacturer
ï¸ Free on-site parking
Company pension
Supportive management team and excellent working environment
Why Join?
This is more than just another supervisory role—it's an opportunity to become a key part of a business that values leadership, continuous improvement and teamwork. You'll have the autonomy to make a real impact while working with a skilled team in a modern manufacturing environment.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced
Laser Production Supervisor, Laser Team Leader or a skilled CNC Laser professional ready to step into a leadership position, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and take the next step in your manufacturing career.
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