Production Foreman

Major Recruitment Oldbury; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Major Recruitment Oldbury is recruiting a Production Foreman for the UK’s largest precision tube manufacturer. You will manage daily operations, oversee production teams across rolling mills, slitting, and goods in planning, and drive continuous improvement in a safe, efficient factory environment.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory/foreman position within steel/heavy industries, with strong people management and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience in a supervisor/foreman/management role within manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate production workers while maintaining safety standards.
• Ensure staff follow SOPs and company policies.
• Conduct performance reviews and address personnel issues.
• Oversee daily production schedules to meet goals and timelines.
• Monitor output, identify efficiency improvements and reduce downtime.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Pro active

Detail oriented

Safety conscious

Job description

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for a production foreman for our client - the UKs largest Precision Tube Manufacturer in the UK. This is a full time position based in Oldbury.

The main purpose of the role will be to manage and oversee the daily operations of the manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for managing the production teams, co-ordinating workflow and driving continuous improvement across the rolling mills, slitting department and goods in planning. You will need to be a strong people manager, pro-active and detail oriented - playing a vital role in maintaining the efficiency of production processes, ensuring product quality and fostering a safe and productive work environment.

3 years minimum experience within a supervisor / team leader / foreman / management position, in a manufacturing environment, ideally within steel, metal or heavy industries, is essential for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage, train, and motivate the team of production workers, ensuring high levels of performance and safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Ensure that all staff are following standard operating procedures and adhere to company policies.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, offer constructive feedback, and address any personnel issues promptly.
• Oversee the execution of daily production schedules, ensuring that all production goals are achieved efficiently and within specified timelines.
• Monitor production output and identify opportunities for improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and eliminating waste.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow, timely supply of materials, and minimal disruption in production.
• Allocate daily tasks, monitor team progress, and provide guidance to ensure deadlines and production targets are met.
• Work with the quality team to identify product defects, determine causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Take immediate action in case of quality issues, ensuring products are reworked or corrected in line with production expectations and guidelines.
• Attend breakdowns on machines in a timely and safe manner, offering key communication and support to the maintenance team and redirecting the teams to other required jobs during breakdowns.
• Help drive continuous improvement projects.
• Recognise, remedy or report failings in skills, equipment or procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and good housekeeping standards.
• Maintain good communications and relationships throughout the company.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and make suggestions for improvements.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety on the shop floor, ensuring all safety procedures and protocols are followed.
• Conduct regular safety audits and provide training to staff on safe work practices and the proper use of machinery.
• Ensure that all team members are using the necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of daily production output, attendance, downtime, and other relevant metrics.

Location: Oldbury

Contract: Permanent

Annual package including shift allowance and attendance bonus: £40,401 to £42,850

Overtime may be available

Shift Pattern: Rotating weekly shifts, Monday to Friday
6:00am - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 10:00pm

you MUST be able to work both shifts3 years minimum experience within a supervisor / team leader / foreman / management position, in a manufacturing environment, ideally within steel, metal or heavy industries, is essential for this position