Operations & Manufacturing Manager (metalwork) )
West London
A very well established (over 125 years old), family run, decorative metalwork business is looking for a highly organised general manager. This is a unique opportunity for a talented operations & manufacturing manager with at least five years’ experience in management and leadership to operate as autonomous leader of a small but highly reputable manufacturing company in West London. The overview of the role is: Responsibility for managing and delivering all orders from receipt of enquiry, through production, to delivery. Duties include: - Receiving orders from the website and enquiries by phone and email. - Reading architectural drawings - Communicating effectively and professionally with clients - Determining requirements in line with the standard product range. - Pricing in house works using simple, dedicated software. - Obtaining quotations from subcontractors - Compiling quotations and delivering them promptly. - Scheduling work in the in-house workshop - Placing orders with subcontractors and coordinating their deliveries with the in-house workshop. - Seeing multiple concurrent projects of all sizes through from start to finish - Management of small workshop including stock control to ensure quality standards are maintained - Managing and motivating a small team to ensure deliveries are made on time. - Recruiting new staff as needed. - Management of the wider building in which the business operates. - • Analyse the effectiveness of our production methods and work out strategies for improvement if necessary. - Drive improvements - Highly Explore opportunities for growth.  Essential skills are: Strong communication skills with staff and customers. Good IT skills and good written/spoken English. At least five years’ experience of operational responsibility for production in a manufacturing environment in a management and leadership role. Experience of estimation and responding to tenders, Experienced, hands-on approach to planning, prioritisation and problem solving under pressure. Experience in a similar industry is highly desirable. The company The company manufactures a variety of decorative grilles, and also supplies, vent covers and frames. The products are high in quality, bespoke and some are unique. The clients range between joinery and fit-out companies, builders, interior designers and individuals working on projects for hotels, restaurants, developers and high-end private clients. Salary You will be given a competitive salary and a fun place to work. |  |  |  |
Recruiter: RGB
Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 Per Annum
Reference: O&M metalwork