Office Manager/Assistant Factory Manager
Permanent position
20 days holiday plus all bank holidays
Pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Ongoing training and development opportunities
We are currently recruiting an experienced Office Manager/Assistant Factory Manager to join our production team at our Skelmersdale site. This is a permanent opportunity for a someone to grow with the business.
Role: Office Manager / Assistant Factory Manager.
Reporting: To Factory Manager & GM.
Hours: 07:30-5:00pm.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day planning of precast production to ensure customer delivery dates are achieved along with Factory Manager.
- Coordinate reinforcement and material orders in line with the production programme.
- Liaise daily with customers, suppliers and transport companies regarding deliveries, call-offs and production requirements.
- Monitor production progress, identify risks and implement recovery plans where required alongside Factory Manager.
- Support the Factory Manager with production planning, labour planning and daily operational meetings.
- Prepare and maintain production schedules, delivery programmes and weekly reports for the GM.
- Coordinate logistics, transport bookings and site deliveries.
- Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed and support regular site inspections and housekeeping standards alongside the Factory Manager ensuring all paperwork is up to date.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate training records, competency matrix and workforce documentation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the team.
Skills & Experience
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Confident using Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Office.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Ideally experience working in Precast facilities / sites to have a good grasp of the products and manufacture processes.
Office Manager/Assistant Factory Manager in Wigan employer: JRL Group
JRL Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic working environment in Carlton-on-Trent where quality and innovation are at the forefront of our operations. We prioritise employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, fostering a collaborative culture that values each team member's contributions. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to maintaining high standards and driving process improvements in manufacturing.
