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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