JOB TITLE

 

WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR

NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME
INDUSTRY  
SALARY KSHS.45,000-50,000
JOB LOCATION ATHI RIVER

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Workshop Operations and Production Supervision

  • Supervise daily workshop activities, allocate tasks, and coordinate production teams to meet set targets and delivery timelines.
  • Monitor workflow, labour, machinery, and material utilization to ensure efficiency and minimize wastage.
  • Ensure adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and operational procedures.

CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Operations

  • Supervise CNC fiber laser cutting operations, ensuring accurate cutting according to engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Monitor machine settings, material utilization, cutting quality, and production output while minimizing material wastage.
  • Ensure proper machine operation, routine maintenance, and compliance with safety procedures.

Hydraulic Press Brake and Sheet Metal Bending

  • Oversee hydraulic press brake operations, ensuring correct machine setup, tooling selection, and bending parameters.
  • Ensure components meet specified dimensions, bend angles, and engineering tolerances.
  • Troubleshoot bending defects and guide operators on proper machine handling and sheet metal forming techniques.

Welding, Fabrication and Assembly

  • Supervise MIG/TIG welding, cutting, grinding, fabrication, and assembly processes to ensure quality workmanship.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and guide workshop teams in accurate fabrication and assembly of components.
  • Conduct quality checks on welded joints, fabricated components, and finished assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications.

Powder Coating and Surface Finishing

  • Supervise powder coating and surface finishing processes, ensuring proper surface preparation, application, and curing.
  • Inspect finished products for coating quality, colour consistency, adhesion, and surface defects.
  • Ensure proper handling of finished products and coordinate corrective action where finishing standards are not met.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Welding Technology, Metal Fabrication, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant experience in a sheet metal fabrication, metal manufacturing, engineering, or industrial production workshop.
  • Additional training or certification in CNC machine operations, welding, sheet metal fabrication, or production supervision will be an added advantage.
  • Practical knowledge of industrial metal fabrication processes and workshop operations.
  • Training in occupational health and safety will be an added advantage.
  • Proven experience supervising production teams and workshop personnel.
  • Hands-on experience or strong working knowledge of CNC fiber laser cutting machines.
  • Practical experience with hydraulic press brake machines and sheet metal bending.

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.