Fabrication Supervisor

Job Purpose
Effective supervision of activities within area of operations. Ensuring efficient production to meet specified requirements and responsible for quality, health, safety and environmental matters within the fabrication facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking work, and supervising as directed by Workshop Manager, to required standards, within required timescales, with full regard to the health, safety and well-being of self and others and in full compliance with all HSE and Quality procedures and legislative requirements.
• Establishing good working relationships with all other supervisors, managers and support staff to ensure the efficient running of their area of activity.
• Accountable for all employees under supervision.
• Ensuring that employees are adequately trained and competent to perform tasks.
• Controlling and issuing specifications, procedures and drawings to subordinate personnel required to produce the finished product.
• Supervising work produced by the labour force, reporting and correction, in collaboration with QC and management personnel.
• Awareness of project documentation, procedures and processes and adherence to any quality plans or inspection and test plans in force.
• Direct supervision of the production activities in their area of operations including:
  • Awareness of, and adherence to, any quality plans in force.
  • Notifying support personnel, the requirements for consumables and plant to achieve the production schedule, and allocation of same, to the workface.
  • Supervision of the fabrication work produced by the labour force and the reporting and correction, in collaboration with QC and management personnel, of any non-conformances.
  • Ensuring the availability of, and adherence to, any relevant documented quality procedures or work instructions required to meet the relevant specifications.
  • Ensuring that the integrated management system health, safety and environment procedures are available to, and applied by, the workforce in daily activities.
  • Ensuring assigned tasks are performed in an efficient and timely manner, in line with relevant company procedures and specifications.

• Ensuring a permit to work is obtained where necessary.
• Adopting the safe use of machinery and overhead cranes, if trained and authorised, as necessary.
• Ensuring the selection, inspection and use of appropriate equipment, plant and tools.
• Maintaining good housekeeping in the work area and reporting any hazards.
• First line inspection of accurate, good quality work.
• Application of all environmental/quality/safety procedures relevant in the performance of assigned tasks and for reporting any non-conformities.
• Assisting in risk assessments, safety inspections and incident and accident investigations as required.
• Using any machinery, equipment, dangerous substances, transport equipment, means of production or safety device provided in accordance with the training and instructions received.
• Ensuring work productivity is carried out in a cost-conscious manner.
• Identifying opportunities for Career Development and Progression within Team.

Skills & Qualifications

• Essential:
  • Relevant Trade Qualification: Apprenticeship or Level 3 SVQ/NVQ equivalent in trade discipline.
  • Previous experience within a Supervisory role or relevant industry experience.
  • Good working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
  • Possess strong management skills and the ability to review team performance.
  • Ability to demonstrate a pro-active approach to ensure consistency and ability to produce required quality of work.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to promote a culture of openness, honesty, and accountability.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.