Fabrication Workshop Manager

We are looking to recruit on behalf of our client a Fabrication Manager to join their existing team on a permanent basis.

Health & Safety

• To monitor and control the health & safety within the fabrication operation and surrounding areas.
• Be responsible for reporting accidents and near misses to the General Manager.
• Be responsible for housekeeping control ensuring a safe working environment for all.
• Ensure plant checklists are completed by all on a daily basis.

Quality

• Reporting of all non-conformances produced within the fabrication operation.
• Ensure that all measuring equipment is utilised within accordance to the company quality system.
• Be responsible for completing the inspection of individual items prior to despatch or effectively.
• delegate the task whilst maintaining responsibility and inform the General Manager of any identified.
• delinquencies.
• Maintain a disciplined approach to the paperwork utilised within the ISO 9001:2008 and 1090 standard.
• Control all third party requirements for inspection (MPI / UT Etc. )

Manufacturing

• In conjunction with the Director & Operations Director set the weekly production plan to ensure the efficient operation of resources within the fabrication operation, amend as necessary.
• Conduct handovers involving the workforce, ensure that all resources are available, to perform the task, monitor during production and ensure a right first-time culture is maintained.
• Respond daily to the Operations Director to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency levels are maintained throughout the department.
• Communicate effectively through the working day / week to ensure slippage from the plan is minimised.
• Control the usage on materials and consumables minimising spend and communicating regularly when expenditure is required.
• Assist in the organising and ordering of materials when requested.
• Continually provide help and assistance to workforce, ensuring lost time is minimal and efficiencies are maintained at the highest level.
• Perform contract reviews with sales / technical and likewise work closely with them for the overall good of the department.
• Tour fabrication operation on a regular basis supervising quality, productivity and health & safety.
• Assist when required in the formulation of bids.
• Work closely with new employees aiding with progress and assisting when difficulties are experienced.
• Track the performance of the jobs against the estimated hrs, taking corrective action where necessary.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all throughout the business, both internally and externally.
• When allocating work to employees ensure that competence is linked to the task in hand.
• Report all requirements for transport to the General Manager, completing the transport
• documentation in a timely manner, ensuring all relevant paperwork is prepared in time.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with the workforce informing them of loading, overtime requirements etc.
• Monthly execution of toolbox talks ensuring register of attendees is maintained & signatures are obtained.
• Practice good time management and control own overtime to the financial benefit of the business