Senior Works Supervisor - Derby
Posted 4 hours 9 minutes ago by Bowmer & Kirkland
B&K Hybrid Solutions is an innovative, market leading construction company based in Derby, specialising in the design, manufacture and on site assembly of structural steel and timber steel hybrid structural frames and fabrication projects. BKHS is a subsidiary of the Bowmer + Kirkland Group and works closely alongside other market leaders to deliver innovative and sustainable schemes. Supported by our state of the art steel manufacturing facility, we are committed to helping clients cut cost, programme time and carbon emissions through hybrid solutions.
Our structural steel manufacturing facility is undergoing a programme of modernisation, including a multi million pound investment in state of the art machinery. Flexible working hours and an excellent safety culture are integral to our environment.
About the roleWe are seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Works Supervisor to oversee and coordinate the day to day operation of our structural steel fabrication facility. This non working supervision role will ensure the smooth flow of work throughout the facility, maintaining productivity, quality, safety and delivery performance while providing strong shop floor leadership.
The successful candidate will be a strong leader, decisive and accountable, highly organised, with previous hands on experience and a proactive approach. They will focus on safety, performance and standards, encourage continuous improvement and be able to be firm but fair.
Reporting directly to the Works Manager, the senior position will supervise workshop personnel and work in close collaboration with the Health & Safety Manager, QES Manager and wider management team.
Key responsibilities- Lead, motivate and manage 40+ factory personnel across multiple processes and operational departments.
- Coordinate daily workflow to ensure production targets and delivery schedules are met, identifying bottlenecks and taking corrective action where needed.
- Provide clear daily direction to allocate labour effectively, ensuring all departments operate efficiently and productively.
- Oversee the full production flow from receipt of materials through to final dispatch, coordinating priorities between departments to maximise output.
- Work closely with the Health & Safety Manager and QES Manager to support the achievement of the highest standards across all production areas.
- Understand, enforce and champion health & safety policies and procedures across the factory floor to ensure best practice.
- Liaise with the Works Manager regarding production planning, capacity and resourcing.
- Act as the primary point of operational supervision beneath the Works Manager.
- Proven experience as a Foreman, Supervisor or Team Leader in a steel fabrication / heavy engineering / industrial environment.
- Strong working knowledge of key processes such as fabrication, CNC processing machining, industrial painting and logistics operations.
- Conversant with health & safety legislation and best practice.
- Excellent people management and leadership skills.
- Strong understanding of production workflow management.
- Ability to read and interpret detailed fabrication drawings and specifications.
- Ability to make confident operational decisions.
- Strong organisational, problem solving and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain discipline, accountability and high working standards.
- Computer literacy and experience with digital management systems.
BKHS are an equal opportunities employer. We are a disability confident employer and actively encourage applicants who are covered under the equality act to apply. Please contact in advance of an interview to discuss any adjustments that are required to support you in the process.
We are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and encourage applications from service leavers. We are also signatories of the Care Leaver's Covenant and encourage applications from care leavers.