Workshop Supervisor
2 days ago
Hixon
Workshop Operations Supervisor Hixon, Staffordshire £40,000 per year + Full-Time | Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workshop Operations Supervisor to join a fast-paced fabrication and innovation environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong welding and fabrication knowledge who thrives in leading workshop operations, coordinating production activities, and driving high standards across safety, quality, and delivery. The Role You will oversee the day-to-day running of a busy fabrication workshop, ensuring prototype and production work is effectively planned, scheduled, and delivered. Acting as the operational lead on the shop floor, you will coordinate workflow, manage WIP, supervise fabrication activities, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will also deputise for the Workshop/Innovation Manager when required. Key Responsibilities * Manage daily workshop operations and team activities * Coordinate welding and fabrication schedules to meet deadlines * Monitor production flow and WIP across all stages * Allocate labour, machinery, and workstations efficiently * Support material planning and consumables management * Supervise welding and fabrication teams on the shop floor * Ensure all work meets engineering drawings and quality standards * Conduct inspections and support corrective actions * Maintain strong 5S and workplace org...