Production Manager

Orsted Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aluminium fabricator in Leeds is looking for a Production Manager to oversee fabrication processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of management experience in a fabrication environment, strong team leadership skills, and familiarity with aluminium glazing and doors. This role offers a competitive salary and a long-term career opportunity.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of fabrication management or supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and work from basic CAD drawings.
• Experience with cutting materials on general fabrication machinery.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of fabricators and general factory staff.
• Upholding quality levels and production safety.
• Liaising with design, sales and purchasing departments.

Skills

Fabrication of residential Aluminium glazing and doors

Commercial understanding of architectural building products

Team management

Quality control

Production planning

Health & safety experience

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Production Manager / Fabrication Manager or Supervisor - Aluminium Glazing & Doors.

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 per annum (DOE) plus Pension.

Product Knowledge: Fabrication of Aluminium Glazing, Curtain Wall and Doors.

The Company:

The company is a successful Aluminium Glazing and Door fabricator based in the Leeds, West Yorkshire area. The company has been trading in the residential installer sector for many years and is now looking for a Production Manager or Fabricating Manager / Supervisor to join their team and oversee a team of window & door fabricators.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of fabricators, general factory staff and a delivery/logistics team.
• Upholding fabrication quality levels, production time schedules, delivery & production safety.
• Ensuring all manufacture and assembly is carried out in accordance with job sheets, working drawings and specifications.
• Stock control and procurement duties.
• Implementing business improvements across the manufacturing department.
• Liaising with design, sales and purchasing departments providing manufacturing progress reports.
• The Production/Fabricating Manager will be responsible for ensuring all production is carried out in line with the company procedures and policy.

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Candidates must have previous experience fabricating residential Aluminium glazing and doors.
• Have a commercial understanding and appreciation for the fabrication of architectural building products including quality and delivery expectations.
• Experience with producing cutting lists and cutting materials on general fabrication machinery from working drawings.
• Must be able to read and work from basic CAD drawings and have a good knowledge of basic engineering.
• Have team management, quality control, production planning and health & safety experience.
• Be able to lead a team using own initiative.
• At least 3 years minimum fabrication management or supervisory experience overseeing a fabrication and delivery team.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area to facilitate assembly functions.
• A presentable individual with good punctuality and time keeping is a must.
• Good communication skills with the confidence to liaise with a range of colleagues and customers across various levels of seniority.

For the successful candidate, this position offers an excellent opportunity to succeed with a long standing Aluminium fabricator who can offer a stable long term career path.

If you are a Fabricating Manager / Fabricating Supervisor / Production Manager / Production Supervisor / Manufacturing Manager / Operations Manager then this position may be of interest to you.

If you would like to apply for this position please forward a copy of your CV for consideration.

For further details and information please contact Christian Golding on Tel: (phone number removed) or email.

rsted Recruitment Ltd operates within the Building Envelope industry recruiting across a range of products and disciplines.