Sheet Metal Supervisor

Orion Electrotech; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Sheet Metal Supervisor to oversee a busy production area. This hands-on leader will be responsible for driving safety, quality, and efficiency while managing a skilled team. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing, particularly in aerospace or automotive sectors, and a strong understanding of sheet metal processes. The role offers a competitive salary and emphasizes continuous improvement in operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication and machining processes.
• Flexible with ability to work additional hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Champion health and safety standards.
• Lead and develop a multi-skilled team.
• Plan and prioritise workloads for production goals.
• Monitor quality and ensure specifications are met.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and improvements.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication

Quality management systems

Intermediate IT skills

Team development

Education

Recognised supervisory qualification

Job description

Sheet Metal Supervisor

Hours: MondayThursday 7:00 am 4:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am 12:00 pm Salary: £42,500 per annum

We’re looking for a hands‑on leader to oversee a busy sheet metal production area within a high‑volume manufacturing environment. This role is all about driving safety, quality, and efficiency while motivating a skilled team to deliver exceptional results. You’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day operations, ensuring targets are met, processes run smoothly, and continuous improvement is embedded across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion health and safety standards and ensure compliance at all times
• Lead and develop a multi‑skilled team to achieve production goals and KPIs
• Plan and prioritise workloads to meet customer and business requirements
• Monitor quality standards and ensure all components meet specification
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure team competency
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and 5S practices
• Review production methods and recommend improvements for efficiency and cost control
• Manage staffing levels and adjust resources to meet changing demands
• Investigate non‑conformance issues and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate production documentation and system updates
• Oversee attendance, performance, and absence management for direct reports
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience leading teams in a manufacturing or engineering environment (aerospace or automotive preferred)
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication and machining processes
• Knowledge of quality management systems and working to tight tolerances
• IT skills at intermediate level
• Recognised supervisory qualification desirable
• Flexible approach with ability to work additional hours when required

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, so if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

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