- Location
- Hertfordshire
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
Production Manager – Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors
Location: Watford
We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to oversee the manufacture of aluminium bi-fold door sides.
The role will take responsibility for day-to-day production, people, quality and workflow, ensuring products are manufactured accurately, efficiently and to deadline. A strong practical understanding of aluminium window and door fabrication is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily production of aluminium bi-fold doors and associated glazing products.
- Plan workloads, allocate labour and ensure production targets and deadlines are achieved.
- Drive productivity, continuous improvement and efficient factory workflow.
- Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, quality issues and manufacturing problems.
- Maintain high standards of quality control throughout fabrication and assembly.
- Oversee machinery, preventative maintenance and general factory equipment.
- Manage stock levels and material availability.
- Lead, motivate and develop production staff, including training on products, systems and machinery.
- Support the introduction of new products and manufacturing processes.
- Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth progression of orders through production.
- Provide technical support and assist with product or site issues when required.
- Maintain Health & Safety standards, risk assessments and safe working practices.
Experience Required
- Previous Production Manager, Factory Manager or Production Supervisor experience within aluminium windows and doors, glazing or a closely related manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of aluminium bi-fold door fabrication and production.
- Experience managing production teams, workloads and deadlines.
- Good understanding of quality control, machinery and manufacturing processes.
- Proven ability to improve productivity and resolve production problems.
- Strong leadership, organisation and problem-solving skills.
This is a hands-on production management position suited to someone who understands aluminium fabrication and can effectively manage people, processes, quality and output.
