Nights Manufacturing Lead - Fabrication
Wakefield
Permanent Nights – Monday – Thursday 8pm – 7am
Elevation Recruitment Group are proud to be exclusively supporting one of our West Yorkshire based clients in their search for a Manufacturing Lead to oversee all steel fabrication activities across the night shift. Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll supervise a team of welders and fabricators to ensure production runs safely, efficiently, and to specification.
Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Lead include:
* Lead the fabrication team to meet daily and weekly targets for steel frames and assemblies
* Supervise welding, cutting, and assembly tasks to ensure compliance with drawings and production specs
* Provide technical guidance and development opportunities to your team
* Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment
* Monitor stock levels of consumables, tools, and materials to prevent downtime
* Collaborate with QA and H&S teams to address issues and implement continuous improvements
* Support a culture of accountability, quality, and efficiency across the team
We’re looking for Manufacturing Leaders with the below skills & experience:
* Hands-on experience in a fabrication or steel manufacturing environment
* Ability to read and interpret technical and fabrication drawings
* Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
* Working knowledge of welding standards and fabrication practices
* Strong awareness of health and safety in a manufacturing environment
* Positive, proactive leadership style and effective communication skills
* NVQ Level 2/3 in Fabrication & Welding or equivalent
* Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing business who are at the forefront of their market! For more details please contact Emma Bartholomew or Jonny Powell.