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Talent-UK are recruiting for a busy and successfuly manufacturing company who specialise in the manufacture of acoustic containers and enclosure.

Role - Works Manager 
Salary - £45k - £50k DOE
Hours - Monday to Friday - 7am - 4pm
Location, Wakefield

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily production activities, supervising factory staff, coordinating workflow and ensuring that all products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day factory production activities.
• Manage and allocate tasks to production staff, welders, fabricators and assembly teams.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure orders are completed on time.
• Oversee the fabrication, assembly and finishing of acoustic containers and enclosures.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship, quality control and attention to detail.
• Maintain health and safety standards throughout the factory.
• Monitor materials, equipment and stock levels to minimise production delays.
• Identify production issues and implement practical solutions.
• Liaise with management, design, purchasing and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Works Foreman/manager, Production Supervisor or Workshop Supervisor in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Good understanding of fabrication, welding, assembly and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience managing a team and meeting production deadlines.
• A proactive, practical approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

What We Offer
● Competitive salary, depending on experience.
● An opportunity to work within a specialist manufacturing environment.
● A stable position with opportunities for professional development.

This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business, we are an equal opportunities employer, Your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so.

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