Production Chargehand

**About Our Company**

Based in Rackheath near Norwich, Seaglaze Marine Windows is a part of a family owned group of companies that has been established for half a century. We employ eighty staff members across our two factories, manufacturing high quality, bespoke products including marine windows, doors, hatches and glass for a range of commercial and leisure customers.

Our work culture is one of professionalism, positivity & ethical employment. We strive to go that extra mile for our staff and expect that in return.

We have benefited from another significant growth year and there is a continuing demand to expand our production capacity.

**About the Job**

We are therefore recruiting additional full time Production Chargehand(s) to supervise & contribute to shopfloor manufacturing activities. The exact processes involved will depend on your experiences & current company requirements.

You will start leading a team comprising of up to a dozen technicians with strong potential for promotion once results are constantly proven.

As a Production Chargehand, you will be responsible for managing an experienced though diverse team; your will be highly organised and able to ensure that manufacturing remains smooth and focused through constant engagement with your team, our custom computer system and our senior management.

**Working hours**

This is a hands-on role of up to 50 hours per week fitting within Monday to Saturday; 7:00am to 5.30pm, typically Monday to Friday. As part of the Supervisory team, your exact hours will vary slightly depending on holiday cover \ working patterns. You will be involved in planning and implementing this.

You will sometimes be required to Supervise during a Saturday shift if we are working them.

We always stop production before Christmas and return in the New Year. Bank holidays are mostly taken off.

**Responsibilities**
- Supervise an experienced team of Shopfloor technicians.
- Assist and Deputise the entire operations on the Shopfloor effectively.
- Monitor and prioritise workflow to meet deadlines.
- Continuously evaluate and promote production quality & team productivity.
- Contribute to and enforce H&S and QMS requirements.
- Balance Supervisory time with being “Hands On”.
- Act as a communication channel between your team and senior management & promoting company culture.

**Qualifications / Experience**
- Working knowledge of various types of manufacturing machinery and tools.
- Significant experience of working on a manufacturing Shopfloor.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to pick up new production techniques quickly.
- Good computer skills.

**Salary & Benefits**

Remuneration will be up to £36,400 per annum depending on experience & hours, with a workplace pension being offered after successful completion of the probationary period.

**Next Steps**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to £36,400.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- What notice are you required to give your current employer?
- How will you travel to work and how long will your commute take you?
- What appeals to you about this role?
- Do you have any holiday or significant time away booked?
- What is your salary expectation?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: XP1120