Sheet Metal Foreman

One of the largest subcontract precision sheet metal manufacturers in the South East are seeking a 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.

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As 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.

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We are looking for a 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 you will receive a salary of -41,000 - -48,000 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).

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

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