Fabrication Department Supervisor

Fabrication Department Supervisor

Overview

The Fabrication workshop is a department with approximately 10 members of staff and are the final process before our gas control systems are sent to customer, so quality control and organization is very import to us. The individual will report directly to myself and will oversee the general day-to-day planning and activities of the workflow and personnel planning, including attending some of the higher level meetings to help report activities and any issues that may arise.

The Fabrication Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the engineering fabrication area with a specific focus on brazing processes. This role ensures that production activities run smoothly, safely, and efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards. The supervisor supports, directs, and assists team members, ensuring workloads are managed, targets are met, and departmental procedures are followed.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

Supervise all fabrication and brazing production activities in accordance with departmental procedures and engineering standards.
Maintain daily and weekly production schedules, including work assignments, availability of drawings and routings, employee attendance, and approval of holidays.
Balance operational demands effectively, including personnel issues, material shortages, and equipment breakdowns.
Delegate tasks appropriately to ensure work is completed at the correct skill level while supporting employee development.
Team Management & Development

Provide clear, constructive direction and feedback to ensure team members understand performance expectations and behavioural standards.
Foster a positive, accountable work environment where team targets and goals are clearly defined and shared.
Address performance issues, negative behaviours, or conflict promptly and professionally to maintain a strong and cohesive team dynamic.
Promote teamwork, motivation, and skills development, recognizing that team performance reflects directly on supervisory effectiveness.
Act as a strong, capable role model who demonstrates confidence, professionalism, and consistency.
Assist with employee performance reviews and ongoing training plans.

Quality Control

Ensure all fabricated and brazed products meet required specifications and engineering quality standards.
Reject non‑conforming products and report defects or process issues to management or the quality department.
Encourage continuous improvement activities aimed at enhancing product quality and process repeatability.
Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve fabrication and brazing methods, workflows, and work practices.
Proactively seek out and manage changes rather than waiting for it to arise, ensuring the team adapts effectively.
Implement approved improvements and lead the team through process changes while maintaining quality and efficiency.
Communication & Collaboration

Communicate clearly, professionally with fellow supervisors, managers, directors, and team members.
Ensure expectations are transparent—both what the supervisor expects of the team and what the team can expect from the supervisor.
Provide timely updates regarding progress, risks, and operational challenges.

Health, Safety & Housekeeping

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe fabrication environment, enforcing all company health & safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Prioritize the safety of employees, visitors, and contractors — never allowing or accepting unsafe practices and addressing any unsafe behaviours immediately.
Ensure 5S principles are upheld and continuously improved within the fabrication and brazing areas.
Promote a culture where individuals understand they are accountable for their actions and the safety consequences of their decisions.
Other Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities may evolve as part of continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience in fabrication, mechanical engineering, or brazing operations
Strong understanding of brazing techniques, equipment, and metallurgy fundamentals.
Proven supervisory or team‑lead experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
Strong organizational, motivational, and problem‑solving abilities.

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. We work and support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk. These vacancies are being advertised on behalf of Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd who are operating as an employment business and employment agency