At Ignite Recruitment Services we strongly believe in “being of service” to our clients. We make it a point to ensure that the experience candidates and clients have with us is only a positive one.

Our client is now looking for a Workshop Manager

5 - 10 years of joinery or event build experience

Job Overiew

* Managing the Workshop production staff, from CNC operations, joinery, sprayshop, print, creative team, packing.

* Production planning - Production should be planned in atleast two weeks in advanced and staff working hours should be factored in and communicated to staff in a timely manner, Staff scheduling should include proposed overtime hours during weekdays and weekends.

* Arranging freelance crew if project schedule requires additional support.

* Implement Clarity scheduling system and to ensure all staff are updating their hours correctly.

* Direct communications with Technical drawing team, Project managers, Installation managers and Senior Management.

* Involved in project briefings to ensure full understanding of upcoming projects. To discuss and suggest how projects should be drawn/built and present material choices.

* Provide a full briefing to the production team. Daily and weekly meetings with the production team to brief in projects and set project targets will be required. The production team must have a full understanding of what is expected of them.

* Attend installations. On occasion it may be beneficial for you to attend the installation to ensure the project is installed to the highest standard.

* Ensure Installation team is fully briefed on the project, with detailed sketches and installation pics/videos to be supplied to illustrate build. Agree with Installation manager a schedule of goods, how units are to be arranged/sent to site, ensure all the correct kit is supplied and to agree on members of workshop staff joining the install team.

* Staff Management and training. Management of staff and keeping morale high at all times. To provide or organise training to staff members and to keep this well documented.

* Oversee the Quality Control of products throughout each stage of the production. QC of goods is vital to make sure we meet the high demands of our clients. All work must be QC'd and signed off before it can be passed on to Dispatch.

* Order materials and organisation of stock control. Correct materials to be ordered to specification and fit for purpose. Stock levels of material must be managed and readily available.

* Form part of a H&S team to ensure staff are working safely ad that all builds going to site are checked for safety.

* In charge of immaculate housekeeping of the factory at all times.

SKILLS

* The candidate must have experience in Retail Display manufacture/installations or events and should have at least 10 Years experience working in a joinery workshop.

* Experience in working/knowledge within each Department (technical, CNC, Bench, Sprayshop) is advantageous.

* Experience using Project Management tools / scheduling tools is a must.

* The candidate must have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate to Senior management and factory staff

* The candidate must be able to promote a positive attitude amongst the team and motivate the team, especially during periods of high volume of work.

* Must be able to problem solve due to the bespoke nature of the work we produce.

* Willingness to use and learn a variety of materials and production methods to achieve the creative aspect of the job.

* Candidate must be very organised and be able to precisely plan a work schedule with the tightest deadlines