Job Description
REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering company.
Role Overseeing and coordinating all operations and the steel operative team to ensure that works orders are managed and processed efficiently, safely, accurately to specification and on-time. Leading a team of thirteen warehouse operatives on day-to-day operational matters and reporting directly to the Managing Director
Key Duties and Responsibilities - Oversee the entire process flow of material through the warehouse from goods-in to dispatch - Manage, supervise, and allocate personnel and equipment effectively across the shift patterns - Manage the saw machines efficiently and economically, including maintenance schedules - Coordinate the shift teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards are met - Ensure all processing is carried out to correct customer specifications - Ensure stock control standards are upheld and full traceability of material is maintained - Ensure stock is received, inspected, and booked onto the system in an efficient and timely manner - Work with the H&S Manager to ensure that operations are fully compliant with regulations and health and safety best practice - Investigating accidents and incidents, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions - Work closely with the Production Manager to plan achievable delivery schedules for every sales order and report on order book status - Work closely with the Production Manager on the planning and organisation of subcontract hire-work schedules. - Liaise with colleagues in the logistics team to ensure smooth dispatching or orders - Record and process shopfloor NCR’s / Deviation requests - Ensure Housekeeping policies and targets are adhered to and drive best practice - Ad-hoc reporting as requested by the Production Manager - Drive corrective actions relating to the shop floor - Attend and present any relevant information at Production meetings - Identify areas for improvement in operational processes and implement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity Skills and qualifications - A strong track record in managing a team in a warehousing and processing environment. -
Experience of operating saws is highly preferrable - Strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple orders and the staffing and processing resources efficiently - Excellent communication skills to provide effective communication with senior managers, inter-departmental colleagues and team members - Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues promptly - The ability to work under pressure to meet customer deadlines and manage any unforeseen issues that may arise day-to-day - Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop the warehouse/steel supply operating team - IOSH qualified - It is critical to have an excellent understanding of health and safety regulations to always ensure compliance and best practice on-site - Fork-lift truck operator’s licence