Laser Manager Wanted – Immediate Start!
Location: Leicester
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)
Shifts: Full-time | 40 hours per week Mon-Fri
Are you an experienced Laser Manager? Regional Recruitment Services are recruiting on behalf of an industry-leading manufacturer for a Laser Manager to oversee their Laser Production team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a growing sheet metal and laser cutting business and oversee an excellent team of hard-working professionals.
This role offers long term career development and the opportunity to be responsible for the end-to-end management of laser cutting operations, ensuring production meets quality standards, delivery targets and operational efficiency goals.
Roles & Responsibilities
Production Planning & Delivery
Ensure laser output supports overall on-time delivery performance
Identify capacity constraints and escalate risks early
Ensure laser operations do not become a bottleneck to downstream processes
Laser Operations & Utilisation
Maximise machine utilisation and uptime across all laser cutting equipment
Maintain high standards of cut quality, tolerances, and finish
Reduce scrap and rework through strong process control
Ensure first-off checks and in-process inspections are carried out correctly
Material & Stock Control
Manage material grades, thicknesses and traceability
Improve sheet utilisation and nesting efficiency
Manage remnant stock to maximise reuse and reduce waste
Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
Oversee preventative maintenance schedules
Monitor downtime, faults and machine performance trends
Work to improve machine reliability and operational uptime
Systems & Technical Support
Ensure job packs and documentation are completed accurately
Maintain accurate production data within ERP / production systems
Support programmers and estimating teams with cutting times, material knowledge and technical expertise
People Leadership
Lead, train and develop laser operators
Maintain training records and skills matrices
Manage holidays, overtime and performance reviews
Requirements
Strong background in laser cutting within a subcontract manufacturing environment
Excellent understanding of laser cutting processes, materials and quality standards
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience managing production teams within a manufacturing environment
Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
Experience with ERP or digital production tracking systems
Desirable:
Experience with process improvement and production performance analysis
Knowledge of modern manufacturing technologies
Experience working closely with customers and internal stakeholders
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary depending on experience
40 hour working week
Enhanced holiday entitlement with service-related increases
Company pension scheme
Life assurance
Onsite gym
Employee Assistance Programme
Onsite parking and staff canteen
Training and development opportunities
Next Steps
Apply to this Laser Manager role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Charlie in our Engineering team on (phone number removed).
If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.
About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.
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