Fabrication Supervisor

Description

Fabrication Supervisor

Hours of work: Mon–Thurs 08:00 – 16:30, Fri 08:00 – 13:00

Salary: £37'000 - £40'000, DOE

Location: Knowsley, Liverpool

Contract Type: Permanent

Do you want to be part of a leading manufacturing business? We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Supervisor for a permanent, full-time position. In this role, you will lead a skilled team within a fast-paced environment, overseeing the entire fabrication process to ensure operations run efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. You will also be responsible for driving team performance, monitoring production output, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Lead and motivate a team of fabricators, welders, and apprentices to achieve daily production targets

Manage workflow and allocate labour effectively to meet production deadlines

Interpret and work from engineering drawings and specifications

Uphold welding quality standards and follow “first-off” procedures

Drive Health & Safety culture and ensure compliance with policies and regulations

Monitor and maintain production plans and accurate process documentation

Support continuous improvement using Lean tools (e.g. 5S)

Liaise with departments such as Design, Quality, Stores, and Assembly to resolve production issues

Ensure all products meet the company’s quality system standards

Maintain training records and support skills development within the team

Manage team administration including absence, holiday, appraisals, and disciplinary procedures

Deliver team briefs and promote staff engagement and developmentRequirements:

Previous experience in a Team Leader / Supervisory role in a fabrication environment

Strong understanding of engineering drawings

Ability to set and monitor daily production goals

Excellent organisation and time management skills

Strong verbal communication and leadership skills

Experience with process optimisation and Lean Manufacturing techniques

Ability to work independently and under pressure

If you believe this role is the right fit for you, apply now via this advert and one of our team members will be in touch soon

Ad ID: 5416927261