Senior Consultant @ Elevation Recruitment | Manufacturing Management
Elevation Recruitment are currently supporting one of our South Yorkshire based clients to recruit an experienced Production Foreman to lead their shopfloor team and support the Production Manager. This is a key role, acting as the bridge between shopfloor operations and senior management.
Key responsibilities of the Production Foreman include:
* Oversee daily factory operations in our lead foundry, mill, press, and fabrication environment
* Manage shopfloor operatives, ensuring production targets, quality, and safety standards are met
* Support and deputise for the Production Manager when required
* Ensure workload is allocated effectively across team leaders, specialists, and operators
* Conduct quality inspections of work-in-progress and finished products
* Play an active role in H&S compliance, HR processes, training, and recruitment
* Assist in machinery maintenance, repairs, and breakdown support
We’re looking for Production Foremen with the below skills & experience:
* Experience in a metalworking environment (mills, presses, or metal casting ideal)
* Previous supervisory experience within manufacturing
* Knowledge of metalworking machinery (saws, routers, welding – desirable but not essential)
* Ability to read technical production drawings and work with production data
* Metallurgical knowledge would be a strong advantage
* Comfortable using Excel and data analysis tools (training provided)
* Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
* Detail-oriented with a critical-thinking mindset
* Hands-on and proactive approach
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company and take on a vital leadership role within their production team. Reach out to Emma Bartholomew or Anna Morgan to discuss further.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing, Production, and Management
Industries
Manufacturing
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