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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
To gain a full working understanding of the business including all aspects of planning, production and estimating. Have a proactive approach to the role, with a view to execute and finalise projects according to strict deadlines and within budget, including the full scheduling of all customer requirements, and follow through with the processing of each contracts manufacturing documentation. Full and ongoing training will be provided throughout.
CONTRACTED HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
LOCATION: Great Bridge
ENVIRONMENT: Demanding rapid response manufacturing within a new purpose built building.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Have an enthusiastic approach to learning all aspects of the business
Gain a full understanding of technical terminologies and fire ratings
With supervision, direct and manage projects from beginning to end
Define and record project requirements
Liaise with customer to ascertain full manufacturing requirements
Raise all manufacturing process documentation
Liaise with suppliers to gain optimum supplier agreements
Continued estimation through full contract cycle to completion
Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
Proactively manage changes in project scope
Liaise with production and planning to ensure product is manufactured to specification and on time
Comply with the Health and Safety responsibilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous
An understanding of manufacturing and estimation process is desirable
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft packages
Strong eye for detail
Educated to degree level or higher would be desirable
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Detailed and methodical
Good communication skills
The ability to work within a team and individually
Must be able to learn, understand and apply new technologies
Confident decision maker
ADDITIONAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Confident and reassuring with clients
Exceptional organisation skills
Tenacious
Ambitious
