Manufacturing Manager in Midsomer Norton

The MCC & Control Panels Workshop Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant production of control panels within the workshop environment. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client specifications while maintaining high safety, quality, and performance standards. The MCC & Control Panels Workshop Manager works closely with Project Managers, Design Managers, Testing Teams, and Site Teams to ensure seamless coordination from design through to delivery and commissioning.

Key Accountabilities

• Team Management
  • Organise and oversee relevant training for Workshop teams, ensuring skills remain current and aligned with operational requirements.
  • Deputise for the Testing Manager when required.
  • Mentor apprentices within the department, providing guidance to support successful completion of their electrical apprenticeships.
  • Lead staff development planning for all workshop personnel.
  • Supervise and organise workshop teams, ensuring the most efficient allocation of staff to tasks.
• Production
  • Oversee the production of control panels, including interpretation of circuit and layout drawings and assembly of components and cabling in line with design requirements.
  • Ensure components and tools are secured and safeguarded at all times.
  • Assist in managing testing and QA processes.
  • Plan and control the programme of all workshop equipment.
  • Ensure all build, test, and delivery dates are achieved.
  • Monitor build hours to maximise efficiency and control costs.
  • Record drawing corrections and revisions to maintain accurate documentation.
  • Ensure team members clearly understand allocated hours, deadlines, and client specifications.
  • Liaise with Project Managers to provide clear project progress updates.
  • Communicate effectively with Design, workshop teams, Project Managers, and clients.
  • Report workload forecasts and participate in project reviews.
  • Maintain tight control of actual hours and project costs, flagging potential overruns early.
• Planning
  • Ensure all materials and equipment are prepared and positioned appropriately before build commencement.
  • Organise procurement of missing materials.
  • Liaise with project and site teams to ensure readiness for testing and delivery.
  • Ensure panels and equipment are wrapped, prepared, and delivery logistics are arranged.
  • Confirm layout and base plate arrangements allow correct component fitment.
  • Provide accurate workload and delivery forecasts.
• Development
  • Maintain and update workshop procedures and documentation within company project folders to demonstrate compliance.
  • Ensure all construction drawings, GAs, and parts lists are current and accurate.
  • Update policies, RAMS, FAT documentation, and testing procedures where required.
  • Support design development and standardisation of drawings.
  • Identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining compliance.
  • Promote awareness of new tools, processes, and market trends that may benefit the business and customers.
  • Ensure staff remain up to date with company policies and procedures.
• Testing
  • Ensure drawings are reviewed and issued to maintain build programme continuity.
  • Conduct schematic drawing reviews to reduce rework and prevent site issues.
  • Provide technical support to workshops and wider business functions.
  • Ensure all workshop equipment leaves the workshop fully tested and safe.
  • Work with the Testing and Commissioning Manager to confirm schematics and control philosophies are validated before production.
• Safety
  • Take responsibility for personal health and safety and that of the team.
  • Maintain a clean, safe workshop environment.
  • Ensure company safety procedures are consistently followed within workshop operations.
• Information Security
  • Remain vigilant when using information systems and report any suspicious activity to IT, including unsolicited or suspicious communications (email, SMS, digital messages), unusual device behaviour, and unidentified individuals in non-public areas.

Performance Measures

• Speed and efficiency of build.
• Maintaining project costs within budget.
• Delivery of completed projects within agreed timescales.
• Reduction of defects and snagging issues.

At Bridges we are more than Engineers. We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024. As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders. Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure. Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

Essential

• Workshop / Manufacturing Production Management experience
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proven panel build experience.
• Testing experience within a control panel or electrical environment.
• Health & Safety training.
• Knowledge of company safe systems of work.

Competencies

• Completer–Finisher mindset.
• Committed, flexible, and highly reliable.
• Team player with strong leadership capability.
• Honest and demonstrates integrity.
• Effective problem solver.
• Strong communicator across all mediums.
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure.
• Empowering leadership approach focused on team development.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Enthusiastic and proactive.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being. We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community. We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers. Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey. Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business. Come and be part of our team! Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.