OverviewA very well established (over 125), family run, decorative metalwork business is looking for a highly organised general manager /production & estimation managerThis is a unique opportunity for a talented operations & manufacturing manager with at least five years’ experience in management and leadership to operate as autonomous leader of a small but highly reputable manufacturing company in West London.The overview of the role is:Responsibility for managing and delivering all orders from receipt of enquiry, through production, to delivery.ResponsibilitiesReceiving orders from the website and enquiries by phone and email.Reading architectural drawingsCommunicating effectively and professionally with clientsDetermining requirements in line with the standard product range.Pricing in house works using simple, dedicated software.Obtaining quotations from subcontractorsCompiling quotations and delivering them promptly.Scheduling work in the in-house workshopPlacing orders with subcontractors and coordinating their deliveries with the in-house workshop.Seeing multiple concurrent projects of all sizes through from start to finishManagement of small workshop including stock control to ensure quality standards are maintainedManaging and motivating a small team to ensure deliveries are made on time.Recruiting new staff as needed.Management of the wider building in which the business operates.Analyse the effectiveness of our production methods and work out strategies for improvement if necessary.Drive improvementsExplore opportunities for growth.Essential skills and qualificationsStrong communication skills with staff and customers.Good IT skills and good written/spoken English.At least five years’ experience of operational responsibility for production in a manufacturing environment in a management and leadership role.Experience of estimation and responding to tendersExperienced, hands-on approach to planning, prioritisation and problem solving under pressure.Experience in a similar industry is highly desirable.The companyThe company manufactures a variety of decorative grilles, and also supplies, vent covers and frames. The products are high in quality, bespoke and some are unique. The clients range between joinery and fit-out companies, builders, interior designers and individuals working on projects for hotels, restaurants, developers and high-end private clients.You will be given a competitive salary and a fun place to work.Very well established, family run, architectural metalwork business is looking for a production & estimation manager. Your role will be to understand architectural drawings and to be able to price up a range of metalwork projects for a variety of clients including film studios, hotels, restaurants, developers and high end clients.Duties include:Receiving enquiries by phone and emailReading architects drawingsDetermining requirementsEngineering solutionsCompiling estimates and quotationsScheduling and ordering both standard and bespoke work from both the in-house workshop and subcontractorsSeeing projects of all sizes through from start to finishManagement of small workshopThe company manufactures balustrades, decorative grilles, gates, railings, metal artworks, vintage lift shafts, furniture etc. The work is interesting and varied. The products they produce are both bespoke and unique. You will be given a competitive salary and a fun place to work. You will have experience of pricing up jobs, responding to tenders, have good IT skills and good written/ spoken English. If you have any relevant experience in a similar industry this would be highly desirable.
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