About this role
Welding Supervisor
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
£43,000 – £49,000 per annum DOE
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Welding Supervisorto join a growing engineering business in Aylesbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong manufacturing background and previous supervisory experience to lead a welding cell, oversee production activities and drive improvements across quality, efficiency and delivery.
You will be responsible for supervising welding production personnel, coordinating workloads and ensuring manufacturing operations are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. The role will involve working closely with the Production Manager, other Team Leaders and Production Engineering to ensure customer requirements and delivery targets are met.
Welding Supervisor Responsibilities:
Supervise and coordinate welding cell personnel, supporting team performance and developmentPromote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety across workshop areasPlan and organise daily, weekly and monthly production activities to meet manufacturing schedulesMonitor production progress, communicating workload updates, achievements and challenges across shiftsEnsure all work is completed in accordance with Quality Control Plans, with production documentation completed correctlyEnsure quality hold points and inspections are observed, working closely with the Quality departmentDrive a strong quality-focused culture, ensuring workmanship meets required standards and customer expectationsLead and participate in continuous improvement activities, including Lean, 5S, Kaizen and Visual Daily ManagementSupport problem-solving initiatives and production quality improvements.Work with the Production Manager and Production Engineering team to support capacity planning and delivery targetsEnsure resources are used effectively to maximise throughput and achieve build times without compromising qualityMaintain accurate production records, reports and other relevant documentationWork collaboratively with other Team Leaders and departments to support wider business objectivesProvide hands-on support within production when required Welding Supervisor Required Experience:
Recognised coded welding qualificationsPrevious supervisory experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment, ideally within an SME or project-based organisation.Experience supervising production in a build-to-customer-order environment.Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a manufacturing or workshop environment.A quality-focused approach, with experience supporting production quality improvements and problem-solving.Understanding of Quality Management Systems, procedures and production documentation.Experience leading or participating in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, factual reports and provide progress updates.Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage production priorities while maintaining quality, cost and on-time delivery requirements. Welding Supervisor Benefits / Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pmFriday: 8:00am – 2:00pm37.5-hour working week, day shift25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidaysLife assurancePension schemeHealth cash planOn-site parkingOn-site electric vehicle charging pointsSocial events and seasonal flu vaccinations Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.
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