Workshop Shop Floor Manager
hace 13 días
Doncaster
Shop Floor Manager Fit Out UK / PRL Logistics – New Manufacturing Workshop Location: Wheatley, Doncaster Salary: Competitive + benefits (DOE) About the role Lead daily operations in our state-of-the-art manufacturing workshop specialising in joinery, metalwork, powder coating, asset refurbishment, and bespoke fit-out components. Drive safe, efficient, high-quality production to support Fit Out UK projects and PRL Logistics supply chain, hitting targets while controlling costs and upholding ISO/UK compliance standards. Key responsibilities • Plan and supervise daily shop floor operations to meet schedules and deadlines, • Lead, motivate, and manage supervisors, operators, technicians, and skilled trades teams, • Ensure full compliance with health & safety, quality standards (ISO 9001), and regulations (COSHH, PUWER), • Monitor and optimise output, OEE, downtime, material usage, and wastage, • Coordinate with maintenance, quality, planning, procurement, and logistics teams, • Implement lean improvements, 5S, Kaizen to boost productivity and cut costs, • Oversee machinery/tools upkeep, especially joinery, fabrication, and coating equipment, • Handle shift planning, manpower allocation, attendance, training, and performance management, • Produce daily/weekly reports, KPIs, and performance dashboards Essential skills & experience • 5–10 years in manufacturing/production (joinery, metal fabrication, powder coating, or fit-out preferred), • 2–3+ years in supervisory/managerial shop floor role leading teams, • Strong leadership, people management, and communication skills, • Practical knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality systems, and health & safety practices, • Proven troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making in fast-paced environments Qualifications • Diploma/Bachelor’s in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field, • Technical/lean certifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH, Six Sigma) desirable Key performance indicators • On-time delivery and production output, • Low defect/rework rates and high first-time-right, • Reduced downtime, wastage, and operational costs, • Zero lost-time incidents and full safety compliance, • Strong team attendance, retention, and performance Join a growing group with a brand-new facility in Wheatley, Doncaster. Excellent career progression, competitive package, and chance to shape operations from the start. Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration