Cold Forging Supervisor
Maidstone (outskirts – driver with own transport essential)
C. 40-45k + bens + progression
Monday to Friday – 8am – 5pm
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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!
This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
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