The role As Factory Manager you will be responsible for leading a team of 4 and bring your years of experience to drive the overall productivity and profitability of the Fabrication Department What is in it for you * Competitive salary * Company vehicle (full personal use + fuel card * Phone + Laptop * Healthy pipeline of work * Opportunity to grow with the business. What you will be doing * Liaising with teams internally to understand customers needs & working with customers externally to provide detailed quotes that include accurate descriptions, timelines, costings, specs and anything else relevant. * Taking responsibility for overall planning of labour, materials and equipment to meet deadlines.  * Keeping a close eye on workload and providing solutions if workload isn't where it needs to be as well as managing staff levels to meet needs. * Keeping site organised for maximum productivity.  * Leading process and product innovation within the factory. * Monitoring performance of suppliers when it comes to quality, service and cost.  * Attending sales and installation meetings as well as external meetings when needed. * Issuing purchase orders to suppliers * Evaluating overall processes and improving overall efficiencies. * Ensuring standards are being met when it comes H&S and quality control * Updating systems with all jobs and providing monthly reports on performance of fabrication department.  Skills required * 5+ years fabrication experience * Previous management experience within a production environment * Ability to draw and understand plans. * costing and quoting experience. * Track record of managing projects from scope through to completion * Great at building relationships with external customers as well as internal stakeholders * Technical skills: reading/interpreting drawings, knowledge of construction materials, tools, and machinery * Strong commercial awareness. * Ability to work under pressure and solve problems as they arise.  * Can use initiative to improve processes and increase efficiencies and productivity. Apply now to join a growing, family owned business who really value their team.