Factory Leading Hand

, permanent

Position: Factory Leading Hand

Company Overview:

Employ Me's client is a leading manufacturing company that specializes in producing high-quality products for various industries. We are committed to providing our customers with top-notch products and services, and we are constantly looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Factory Leading Hand to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our factory, ensuring that production targets are met, and maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage and supervise a team of factory workers, providing guidance, training, and support as needed

- Monitor production schedules and ensure that all production targets are met

- Conduct quality checks on products to ensure they meet company standards

- Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all health and safety regulations

- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity

- Order and maintain inventory levels of materials and supplies

- Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth production flow and timely delivery of products

- Train new employees on production processes and procedures

- Complete production reports and maintain accurate records.

- Coordination and delegation of daily activities and tasks to factory tradespeople, apprentices and truck driver,

- Lead a team of 10 tradesmen / apprentices.

- Manage tight production schedules to ensue joinery project deadlines are met,

- Ensure best practice production standards are implemented within the factory and onsite, to produce a quality product, with minimum defects,

- Work closely with the design team to ensure drawings and designs are easily interpreted and highly functional for the factory floor, to ensure seamless and efficient production,

- Inspection and monitoring of daily manufacturing activities to ensure
compliance with plans, work method statements and codes of practice,

Qualifications and Skills:

- High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in a related field is an asset

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment

- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and manage a team

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- Knowledge of production processes and equipment

- Understanding of health and safety regulations

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software

- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Excellent leadership and people management skills,

- Ability to drive a project to completion,

- Trade qualifications in Cabinetmaking / Shopfitting or Joinery,

- Strong previous workshop / factory experience in a similar role,

- The ability to take ownership and responsibility,

- The ability to multi-task effectively,

- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

- Strong mentoring and supervisory skills,

- Good general technical knowledge and the ability to read and understand production drawings.

We Offer:

- Competitive salary and benefits package

- Opportunities for career growth and development

- A supportive and collaborative work environment

- State-of-the-art facilities and equipment

- Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for manufacturing and leading a team, we would love to hear from you.