Sheet Metal Production Lead — Hands-On & Growth

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is recruiting for a Sheet Metal Production Supervisor in Sittingbourne. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily sheet metal production, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while supporting the team and driving continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have strong sheet metal manufacturing experience and a detailed understanding of production processes, with previous supervisory experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to lead from the front.

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.

Skills

Sheet metal experience

Leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Hands-on leadership

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Kanban

5S

Kaizen

Job description

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is recruiting for a Sheet Metal Production Supervisor in Sittingbourne. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily sheet metal production, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while supporting the team and driving continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have strong sheet metal manufacturing experience and a detailed understanding of production processes, with previous supervisory experience in manufacturing.