Production Supervisor in Bury St Edmunds

We have an excellent opportunity for a hands-on supervisor with a strong sheet metal background who enjoys leading teams, coordinating production, and driving continuous improvement.

Our client is looking for a new Supervisor to oversee their sheet metal department. They are seeking someone with previous leadership experience, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and operational efficiency are consistently achieved.

The Role:
As Sheet Metal Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day activities of the sheet metal department, ensuring a smooth and efficient production flow while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You will be responsible for planning workloads, managing materials, supporting your team, and liaising with other departments to ensure customer delivery schedules are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule daily and weekly production activities to maximise efficiency and meet delivery deadlines.
• Manage shop floor resources and balance workloads across the department.
• Ensure products are manufactured to the required quality standards and delivered to schedule.
• Maintain safe storage of materials, products, and equipment in line with health and safety requirements.
• Allocate materials to manufacturing teams efficiently and effectively.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a skilled team within the fabrication department.
• Plan, organise, and delegate work to maximise productivity and utilise employee skillsets effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve operational performance.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure the smooth progression of jobs through production processes.

Working Hours:

Standard day shift, Monday-Friday.

About You:

• A strong background within sheet metal fabrication and production environments.
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of laser cutting, press brake, and roller machinery.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand bending sequences.
• A minimum of five years' sheet metal fabrication experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or lead position.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• FLT certification would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to join a long-established and growing manufacturing business.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities to influence departmental performance and development.

If you're an experienced Sheet Metal professional looking to take the next step in your career with a well-respected manufacturer, APPLY TODAY!