Aluminium Production Manager — Lead & Improve

AWD online; Washington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

NE&C Windows and Doors Limited is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead the aluminium production department. You will supervise daily activities, maintain quality standards and safety, and ensure deadlines are met while promoting continuous improvement.

You will train and develop the production team, optimise workflows, reduce waste and collaborate with installation and other departments to deliver projects on time.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or management experience within a production environment.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Good understanding of production efficiency, safety procedures and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead teams while maintaining production, quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Production Management and Scheduling: Supervise daily production activities within the aluminium department, ensuring an efficient workflow and adherence to production schedules, deadlines and output targets.
• Quality and Compliance: Maintain high manufacturing and quality standards while ensuring production activities comply with relevant safety requirements and industry regulations.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, train, mentor and evaluate production staff, supporting their development and promoting strong performance, teamwork and safe working practices.
• Workflow and Efficiency Improvement: Optimise production processes, identify opportunities to reduce waste and implement continuous improvements that enhance productivity, efficiency and product quality.
• Equipment and Mechanical Support: Monitor equipment functionality and carry out basic mechanical troubleshooting where required to minimise disruption to production.
• Production Area Standards: Conduct regular inspections of the production environment to maintain appropriate standards of cleanliness, organisation, safety and compliance.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with the installation team and other departments to coordinate priorities, meet daily deadlines and resolve operational issues.
• Production Reporting and Waste Management: Maintain accurate production records and monitor key measures including output levels, efficiency and waste management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Safety procedures

Manufacturing processes

Team leadership

Job description

NE&C Windows and Doors Limited is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead the aluminium production department. You will supervise daily activities, maintain quality standards and safety, and ensure deadlines are met while promoting continuous improvement.

You will train and develop the production team, optimise workflows, reduce waste and collaborate with installation and other departments to deliver projects on time.