Sheet Metal Production Supervisor

Sheet Metal Production Supervisor

Location: Sittingbourne
Salary: £20 - £23 per hour DOE
Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 3:00pm
Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced sheet metal professional ready to take the next step in your career?

Our Client is looking for a Sheet Metal Production Supervisor to join their manufacturing team. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone with a strong sheet metal background who understands the manufacturing process inside out and is ready to take on greater responsibility.

You may already be working as a Foreman, Supervisor, or Team Leader, or you could be an experienced sheet metal professional looking for the opportunity to progress into a leadership position.

The Role

Working closely with the wider production and management teams, you will help oversee the day-to-day sheet metal operation, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.

Your technical knowledge will be key. The successful candidate will understand sheet metal manufacturing processes in detail and be confident supporting the team, resolving issues, and ensuring production runs smoothly.

This is a practical role where you'll be expected to get involved, support your team, and use your experience to help improve the way things are done.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day sheet metal production activities.
• Provide hands-on leadership and support to the production team.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are followed correctly and efficiently.
• Allocate work and monitor progress against production requirements.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement practical solutions.
• Ensure work is completed to the required quality standards.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and delivery targets.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and management teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Support training, development, and performance management of team members.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Strong sheet metal manufacturing experience.
• Detailed understanding of sheet metal production processes.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience within manufacturing.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front.

Desirable:

• Experience of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, 5S, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturing business where your technical expertise will be valued and your career can continue to grow.

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