Factory Manager/Sheet Metal Foreman

Candidate Source; Rochester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Candidate Source in Sittingbourne is seeking a Factory Manager/Sheet Metal Foreman to lead the sheet metal production operation. You will manage the factory floor, supervise teams, coordinate workflow, and resolve production issues to meet delivery dates.

The role requires strong knowledge of Laser Cutting, Punch Press, Press Brake and MIG/TIG welding, plus reading engineering drawings. Benefits include pension, healthcare after probation, training, and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a sheet metal manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret technical specifications.
• Lean Manufacturing, 3S/5S, IOSH Managing Safely, First Aid and forklift operations are desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the factory floor.
• Supervise production teams and coordinate workflow.
• Resolve production issues and ensure customer delivery dates are met.
• Manage 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 assessments.
• Review production schedules daily and ensure materials and tooling are available.
• Support process improvements and new manufacturing methods.
• Liaise with Production Manager, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Stores and Team Leaders.

Skills

Sheet metal supervision

Laser cutting

Punch press

Press brake

MIG/TIG welding

Reading drawings

Lean manufacturing

5S/3S

IOSH Managing Safely

First Aid

Forklift licence

ERP/MRP experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP/MRP software

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.