We have an exciting opportunity for a Fabrication shop manager based in Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds.

Your duties will include the management, planning, organisation and administration of daily activities within a busy fabrication shop and activities carried out by its employees.

Ideal candidates will have previous experience working within the Structural steel and heavy plate fabrication industry.

Key responsibilities.

• Lead by example in all aspects of QHSE management, and ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with QHSE management system requirements.
• Maintaining discipline within the shop in line with general guidance from the latest version of the Employee Handbook.
• Allocation of work to suitably qualified individuals.
• Ensure quality inspections are carried out and that records are produced in line with quality requirements.
• Work is complete to program and within budget.
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible.
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
• Ensuring that adequate plant and equipment is available and regularly maintained in accordance with statutory requirements/suppliers' recommendations;
• Attending internal launch, technical and progress meetings.
• Deliver briefs, updates and reports as and when required.
• Liaising with Senior Draughtsmen to ensure fabrication drawings are presented and issued with enough detail to allow most economical and safe fabrication methods and techniques can be utilised.

People management.

• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in all forms of communication with company employees.
• Mentor and coach work personnel including apprentices to enhance their career and professional development.

Relationship Management

• Work collaboratively internally with all departments.
• Attend meetings and update others on issues or concerns, when there is a risk which could prevent the organisation meeting customer demands or where there are over capacity concerns.
• Build, maintain and manage relationships externally with all stakeholders and ensure good communication.

In return you can expect a salary between £45k - £50K per annum (dependant on experience ) plus benefits.

To apply for the role, click apply or contact Dean Carthy at Employment Solutions for full details