Workshop Supervisor - Sheet Metal Fabrication

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a full-time Workshop Supervisor based in Athi River. The role covers the day-to-day supervision of a metal fabrication workshop, including CNC laser cutting, press brake bending, welding, fabrication, assembly and powder coating.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise daily workshop activities, allocate tasks and coordinate production teams to meet targets and delivery timelines.
• Monitor workflow, labour, machinery and material use to ensure efficiency and minimise wastage.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules, quality standards and operational procedures.
• Supervise CNC fiber laser cutting, checking accuracy against engineering drawings and maintaining machine settings and safety.
• Oversee hydraulic press brake operations, ensuring correct setup, tooling and bending parameters, and troubleshooting defects.
• Supervise MIG/TIG welding, cutting, grinding, fabrication and assembly, interpreting engineering drawings and checking quality.
• Supervise powder coating and surface finishing, inspecting coating quality, colour consistency and adhesion.

Required profile

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Welding Technology, Metal Fabrication or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in sheet metal fabrication, metal manufacturing, engineering or industrial production.
• Proven experience supervising production teams and workshop personnel.
• Additional training or certification in CNC, welding, sheet metal fabrication or production supervision is an added advantage.
• Occupational health and safety training is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Practical knowledge of industrial metal fabrication processes and workshop operations.
• Hands-on experience or strong working knowledge of CNC fiber laser cutting machines.
• Practical experience with hydraulic press brake machines and sheet metal bending.

Applications are made by sending a CV to the employer's recruitment team; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled.