We are currently recruiting for an experienced Welding Supervisor to 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 development
Promote and maintain high standards of Health & Safety across workshop areas
Plan and organise daily, weekly and monthly production activities to meet manufacturing schedules
Monitor production progress, communicating workload updates, achievements and challenges across shifts
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Quality Control Plans, with production documentation completed correctly
Ensure quality hold points and inspections are observed, working closely with the Quality department
Drive a strong quality-focused culture, ensuring workmanship meets required standards and customer expectations
Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities, including Lean, 5S, Kaizen and Visual Daily Management
Support problem-solving initiatives and production quality improvements.
Work with the Production Manager and Production Engineering team to support capacity planning and delivery targets
Ensure resources are used effectively to maximise throughput and achieve build times without compromising quality
Maintain accurate production records, reports and other relevant documentation
Work collaboratively with other Team Leaders and departments to support wider business objectives
Provide hands-on support within production when required

Welding Supervisor Required Experience:

Recognised coded welding qualifications
Previous 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 – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm
37.5-hour working week, day shift
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Life assurance
Pension scheme
Health cash plan
On-site parking
On-site electric vehicle charging points
Social events and seasonal flu vaccinations

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