Production / Workshop Manager

A Production / Workshop Team Leader with Electrical Switchgear, Control Panel or Special Purpose Machinery is needed to work for a small to medium sized engineering business near Derby

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and coordinate production activities in the workshop to ensure quality, safety, and quantity specifications are met
• Reviews production schedules with the Production Manager, working to identify future needs and issues to include ensuring parts and supplies are available,
• Ensure production goals are met and products are made to specifications.
• Liaise with technical or administrative staff to resolve production problems.
• Proactively work to eliminate waste and add value to the workshop processes.
• Identifies safety, quality and production related issues, assists with root cause analysis and validation / corrective actions.
• Ensures assigned employees adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations and perform work practices that are safe.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience of wiring and assembling either switchgear, control panels or Special Purpose Machinery
• A qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Some experience of supervision and leadership in a workshop / project based manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of assembly methods for mechanical and electrical components.
• An understanding of set up and maintenance of manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with the development and implementation of work instructions.
• Experience of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement would be an advantage
• Proven ability to work on own initiative, problem solve and present potential solutions.
• A clear focus, understanding and desire to drive improvement across Safety, Quality and Production.
• Ability to maintain a tactful, orderly working relationship with others.

This is a varied and interesting role managing a small team within a growing company that is modernising its processes

If you would like an informal chat about the role please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now