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Aluminium Fabricator Production Manager
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Competitive Salary + Benefits
South Yorkshire
Monday:Friday, 40 hours per week
Benefits:
- Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Health cash plan
- Pension scheme
- Employee recognition awards
- Personal development and training opportunities
- Free parking
About The Company
Our client is a successful, growing UK group in the fenestration industry operating across multiple sites. They are looking for an experienced, hands-on Aluminium Production Manager to help build, lead and develop the operation from the ground up.
About The Role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the aluminium fabrication operation, including people, production planning, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
You will lead by example, working closely with supervisors, team leaders, and fabricators to create a productive, engaged, and quality-focused team.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and manage the day-to-day production operation for aluminium windows, doors, and associated products.
- Lead, train, coach, and develop a team of aluminium fabricators, team leaders, and supervisors.
- Ensure all team members are trained, competent, and signed off against agreed standard operating procedures.
- Plan labour, materials, machinery, and workflow to achieve production targets and customer delivery requirements.
- Monitor daily output, work in progress, quality performance, labour efficiency, and delivery against plan.
- Establish clear production KPIs and use data to drive actions and improvements.
- Ensure products are manufactured right first time and meet required quality, specification, and customer standards.
- Implement and maintain robust quality control checks throughout the fabrication process.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized factory, ensuring full compliance with health and safety, PPE, and machine check requirements.
- Investigate production, quality, and delivery issues, identifying root causes and implementing lasting solutions.
- Develop and embed standard working practices, 5S, and continuous improvement activities.
- Support the introduction of new products, processes, equipment, and production lines as the new site grows.
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What We're Looking For
You will be an experienced production manager or senior supervisor from an aluminium window and door fabrication environment. You will understand the realities of running a busy factory and be comfortable balancing output, quality, safety, and people development.
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You Will Have
- Proven experience in aluminium window and door fabrication.
- Practical knowledge of aluminium machining, cutting, assembly, glazing, and quality control processes.
- Experience leading, training, and developing a team of fabricators.
- A strong track record of managing production targets, workflow, and delivery performance.
- Excellent people management skills, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- A hands-on leadership style with the ability to gain respect on the factory floor.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to resolving issues quickly.
- A clear understanding of health and safety in a manufacturing environment.
- Confidence using production data and reporting to make informed decisions.
- A proactive, resilient, and positive approach, with the ability to lead change in a new and growing operation.
How To Apply
To be considered, please apply through this advert or submit your CV to the recruiting agency directly.
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