Head of Fabrication Operations

Nicholas Associates Group; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Program and Mental

Mental Health support

In-work training and education

Résumé du poste

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking a Factory Manager to lead a sheet metal fabrication operation across London and the South East. You will plan, schedule, and oversee all fabrication jobs from inception to completion, ensuring staff, materials and machinery are aligned to project timelines.

The role requires strong technical fabrication knowledge, outstanding leadership, and the ability to manage budgets and drive continuous improvement within a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Strong, verifiable background in sheet metal or profile metal manufacturing/fabrication.
• Good understanding of technical drawings and metalwork specifications.
• Capability to operate, and to train others on, CNC metalworking machinery.

Responsabilités

• Own daily and weekly planning and scheduling of all fabrication jobs, including staff, materials, machinery and deliveries.
• Process and progress new jobs through all stages of manufacture, ensuring on-time completion and efficient use of work/machine hours.
• Carry out quality control at all stages of manufacture in line with the company Quality Management System.
• Monitor, manage and continuously improve factory productivity against defined KPIs, reporting performance to the Managing and Executive Directors.
• Produce simple quotations for metalwork where required, and liaise with clients and other departments on production capability and timelines.
• Lead, manage and develop a factory team of 5-8 people, acting as a visible example of company standards and culture.
• Take full accountability for the wellbeing, conduct and performance of the factory team, including recruitment, induction, training, appraisals and disciplinary matters in conjunction with HR.
• Manage and oversee the factory Drafter (direct report), reviewing and signing off drawings and specifications before they proceed to production, and ensuring drafting output is delivered to the timeline needed to hit production deadlines.
• Plan staff resourcing and rotas to meet production demand, including cover for absence and peak workload periods.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members, including identifying and developing future supervisors within the team.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Take ownership of Health & Safety within the factory, ensuring strict adherence to UK H&S law and company policy at all times.
• Carry out and record regular risk assessments, safety inspections and toolbox talks.
• Investigate any accidents, near misses or non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure machinery, equipment and the working environment are properly maintained, inspected and fit for purpose.
• Business Performance & Continuous Improvement: Manage the factory operating budget, monitoring costs against targets and identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost savings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across process, quality and productivity, using data and KPI measures to inform decisions.
• Report regularly to the Managing and Executive Directors on factory performance, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors relevant to factory operations.
• Facilities & Equipment: Ensure good upkeep, cleanliness and continuous improvement of the factory working environment.
• Plan and oversee routine inspection, maintenance and calibration of factory machinery and equipment.
• Manage machinery/equipment procurement and capital expenditure proposals as required.

Connaissances

Sheet metal fabrication

Technical drawings

CNC machining

Leadership

People management

Planning & scheduling

MS Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Metal manufacturing qualification

H&S training

Description du poste

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking a Factory Manager to lead a sheet metal fabrication operation across London and the South East. You will plan, schedule, and oversee all fabrication jobs from inception to completion, ensuring staff, materials and machinery are aligned to project timelines.

The role requires strong technical fabrication knowledge, outstanding leadership, and the ability to manage budgets and drive continuous improvement within a safety-focused environment.