Workshop Production Manager
Our specialist automotive clients, based near Petersfield�have an exciting opportunity, for a Workshop Production Manager to join their growing team. This is a great time to join a growing business, with great opportunity.�
Role Summary
- Day to day management of the workshop, technicians, and apprentices
- Ensure deadlines are met and delays are communicated promptly and clearly.
- Control arrival and departure documents/images, contribute to customer invoicing process.
- Quality check all documentation to ensure processes are followed and any issues rectified
Key Responsibilities
- Working to agreed workshop schedule and priorities.
- Assist in work estimates and producing standard job times.
- Manage labour booking data and report on variances to estimates (actual vs planned)
- Manage job cards and ensure technician labour bookings are concise and accurate.
- Liaise with Operations Manager daily to agree priorities and areas of focus.
- Ensure and document continued compliance with workshop basics, Directives, and SOPs
- Mentor apprentices and work with training partner to deliver apprenticeship programme.
- Support the Operations Manager in communicating and improving KPIs.
- Identify and manage team training programmes and development needs.
- Ensure Health and Safety regulations are met, and safe working practices are adhered to.
Experience and Required Skills
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Deadline management
- Leadership & management experience
- Proven ability to motivate and develop a team
- Experience working within the automotive industry would be ideal, however not essential.