Welder - Foreman

About the role

The basics: Job Title: Welder - Foreman Industry: Manufacturing Location: Alfreton Hours: Monday-Thursday (7.30am to 4.30pm) and Fridays (7.30am-12.30pm) Pay: Up to £45,000 per annum overtime = earning of £50,000 and upwards. Overtime: Paid at x1.5 Holidays/Benefits: 33 days, 13 weeks company sick pay, 4% pension contribution. Overview: Working in modern, purpose built (clean and warm) manufacturing facilities we now require a Welder Foreman to lead the Welding department consisting of platers… This is a production leadership role where the main job is to keep people, output, safety and quality aligned during the shift. Candidates should expect visible shop-floor leadership, KPI ownership and constant prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, warehouse or manufacturing teams through daily start-up, shift control and handover
• Own output, labour, quality, waste, downtime or service-level metrics for the area
• Coach operators or team leaders on standards, safety, attendance and performance
• Coordinate with planning, engineering, quality and logistics teams to recover issues quickly
• Use short-interval control, root-cause thinking or continuous improvement tools where appropriate
• Maintain a fair, calm and visible leadership style during busy production periods

Requirements

• Previous team leader, supervisor or production management experience
• Strong communication skills with operators, peers and senior managers
• Confident using KPI data to make practical shift decisions
• Good understanding of safety, quality and people-management basics
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, FMCG or engineering operations preferred

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