Workshop manager

Our client, an established national manufacturing company, has a requirement for a motivated, proactive, and hands-on Workshop Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient operations within the workshop. Reporting directly to the Production Director, duties to include: * Understanding and implementation of Company policies and procedures. * Ensure clear and timely internal and external communication. * Execute the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental objectives of the organisation. * Develop safe work procedures and ensure adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental regulations. * Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for workshop activities. * Maintain accurate records and documentation related to safety and compliance. * Support and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and other external partners to achieve operational objectives. * Monitor and report on KPIs to track department operational objectives and identify areas for improvement. * Write detailed lifting plans for the safe handling and movement of equipment and materials. * Managing development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems, and other operating infrastructure used to realise operating goals and objectives. * Development of production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations; monitoring process and personnel performance of scheduled work activities to remove operating impediments and achieve established operating goals. * Assign work orders and tasks based on priorities, skills, and workload. * Ensure the compliance of all regulatory guidelines and implement and maintain a safe manufacturing environment for all workshop operational activities. * Supervising all aspects of assembly and testing operations for the business to produce cost-effective, timely and high-quality products in a safe and secure working environment. * Develop, coach and mentor the workshop team, especially the team of apprentices. * Working alongside the existing management team to provide feedback and coaching. * Identify training needs and facilitate professional development opportunities. * Responsible for translating the company #39;s vision into actionable strategies. * Work alongside the workshop technicians in all workshop activities. * Working with typical workshop machinery and equipment, e.g. forklift trucks, cherry pickers etc. As an ideal applicant you will have a background in a manufacturing and or workshop environment and experience of H S, quality management and standards. You will also possess a meticulous work ethic, excellent communication management qualities together with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a secure, cutting-edge company with a competitive remunerations package, 5 weeks holiday and excellent training programmes with career building prospects