Description

Cold Forging Supervisor

Maidstone (outskirts driver with own transport essential)

C. 40-45k + bens + progression

Monday to Friday 8am 5pm

APPLY ONLINE FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION – PLEASE NOTE, NO SPONSORSHIP IS OFFERED FOR THIS IMMEDIATE START ROLE

We represent a quality and customer-focused manufacturing company based on Maidstone’s outskirts in their search for an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor with a background in metal forming and cold forging to lead a small team to drive production successfully.

Working as a Cold Forging Supervisor for this established business, you will be:

  • Leading a team through effective workforce and performance management
  • Working as a hands-on leader in a factory environment overseeing cold forging processes to manufacture precision components
  • Working with a range of metals including steel and aluminium
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
  • Quality checking manufactured products using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers etc.)
  • Adjusting machine settings and troubleshooting where necessary
  • Training and developing the team
  • Production planning to ensure supply meets demand
  • Ensuring orders are produced on time with minimal waste

To be considered for this role, you will have:

  • A background in Toolmaking or CNC machining
  • An in-depth knowledge of cold forging with solid experience carrying out processes such as heading, upsetting and extrusion
  • Significant experience in setting and troubleshooting machinery
  • Supervisory experience within a technical manufacturing environment
  • Great communication skills
  • Commercial acumen
  • A good level of physical fitness
  • A positive, flexible approach

The successful candidate will be rewarded with:

  • A competitive salary, negotiable in line with experience and skill set
  • Opportunities for progression
  • The chance to further upskill – potential for funded study
  • Generous benefits package
  • 22 days + BH
  • Paid lunch breaks!
  • Stability within a team of lovely people!

If you believe you meet the above criteria, please apply for immediate consideration!

This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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