General Manager

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London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £40,000 per annum

Overview

We are a London based lift manufacturing company designing and manufacturing high quality lifts for specialist installation companies. We are currently a team of 32 but are growing quickly and have ambitious growth plans. Our offices and 6 workshops are based in Thamesmead London, SE28. Bramptons currently occupy a 20,000 sq ft facility with around 28 Engineers, machine operators, assemblers and general operatives. The in-house designers use Solidworks to create the designs which are then fed into the workshops where the team use a variety of manufacturing methods and machinery. You will be reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the Production Managers and Team Leaders. The role will include the following activities and duties: - Management of production schedule Managing the priority of work to achieve planned programmed times Resolve or assist to resolve production issues. Ensure all works are undertaken and completed in the most efficient manner Ability to plan to expand production, machinery and resource in line with business growth plans Development and improvement of production processes and procedures Overall management of inventory software Stock control and monthly reporting on stock figures to finance team Liaison and negotiation with suppliers Supplier compliance (H&S, environmental, working standards, financial) Liaison with finance team on job progress for invoicing purposes Logistics management Machinery leases and maintenance requirements Manage all staff in line with company requirements and policies Training and development of workshop staff On-boarding of new staff Required experience / skills: Experience in managing a busy manufacturing facility Demonstrable experience as an Operations Manager ideally within the lift manufacturing industry Proven experience in development of processes and procedures to improve operational effectiveness Ability to prioritise own work and work of others. Strong organisational and managerial skills Knowledge of general HR requirements Good communication skills Good IT skills including the use of Microsoft office products The Benefits: - Play a key role in the successful running of our fast moving growing business and with potential for career progression Work alongside a fun, friendly and hardworking team 20 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays increasing to 23 days after 3 years continued service: 25 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years. Salary c.£40k-45k