Job Description:

One of the largest subcontract precision sheet metal manufacturers in the South East are seeking a Factory Manager/Sheet Metal Foreman to join their team in Sittingbourne. They cover fabrication, welding, finishing and mechanical assembly of components and sub - assemblies in ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

As Factory Manager/Sheet Metal Foreman you will:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the factory floor.
• Supervise production teams.
• Co-ordinate workflow.
• Solve production issues.
• Ensure customer delivery dates are achieved.
• Manage the daily running of the sheet metal production department.
• Allocate work to team leaders and operators based on priorities.
• Support Team Leaders with technical and operational issues.
• Coach and develop employees to improve skills and performance.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and training of new employees.
• Conduct probation reviews and performance
• Review production schedules daily.
• Ensure materials, drawings, tooling and consumables are available before work starts.
• Support process improvements and new manufacturing methods.
• Liaise with Production Manager, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Stores and Team Leaders.

We are looking for a Factory Manager/Sheet Metal Forman with the following qualifications and experience:

• Previous experience supervising a sheet metal manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Laser Cutting, Punch Press, Press Brake, MIG/TIG Welding and Assembly.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Lean Manufacturing, 3S/5S, IOSH Managing Safely, First Aid, Forklift Licence, ERP/MRP experience.
• Highly organised and self-motivated.
• Excellent attention to detail.

In return, the Factory Manager/Sheet Metal Foreman will receive a salary of £43,000 - £50,000 per annum, plus:

• 4% matching pension after 3 months
• Training opportunities
• Extra holiday with service
• Bi-annual profit share
• Free tea & coffee
• Private healthcare after 6 months
• Two paid physio sessions annually
• Subsidised gym membership
• Career progression
• 23 days holidays plus bank Holidays (3-4 days saved for Christmas shut down).

You will be working Monday-Friday, 06:00-15:00.

If this sounds like the Factory Manager/Sheet Metal Foreman role for you, click apply now.

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