Join a growing manufacturing business at NE&C Windows & Doors, in a hands-on leadership role where you will oversee an aluminium production department, develop the team and help drive improvements across quality, efficiency, safety and output. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced production professional who enjoys improving processes, solving operational challenges and maintaining high manufacturing standards.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Factory Manager, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Production Operations Manager, Workshop Manager, Aluminium Production Manager, Fenestration Production Manager
SALARY: £36,000 to £44,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits
LOCATION: Washington, Tyne and Wear, North East England
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 40 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday
JOB OVERVIEW
Working as the Production Manager you will take day-to-day responsibility for the aluminium department, ensuring production runs efficiently while maintaining quality standards, production targets and safe working practices.
This is a hands-on Production Manager role where you will lead and train the production team, optimise workflows, minimise waste and monitor performance while promoting continuous improvement across productivity and quality.
Working collaboratively with the installation team and other departments, the Production Manager will help ensure deadlines are achieved, operational issues are resolved effectively and production processes continue to improve.
ABOUT US
NE&C Windows and Doors Limited is a specialist manufacturer and supplier of high-quality window and door systems. With a strong reputation for technical expertise, precision, and customer service, the business continues to grow across commercial and residential sectors. NE&C takes pride in delivering reliable, well-engineered solutions and fostering a collaborative, supportive working environment.
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DUTIES
Your duties as the Production Manager include:
* Production Management and Scheduling: Supervise daily production activities within the aluminium department, ensuring an efficient workflow and adherence to production schedules, deadlines and output targets.
* Quality and Compliance: Maintain high manufacturing and quality standards while ensuring production activities comply with relevant safety requirements and industry regulations.
* Team Leadership and Development: Lead, train, mentor and evaluate production staff, supporting their development and promoting strong performance, teamwork and safe working practices.
* Workflow and Efficiency Improvement: Optimise production processes, identify opportunities to reduce waste and implement continuous improvements that enhance productivity, efficiency and product quality.
* Equipment and Mechanical Support: Monitor equipment functionality and carry out basic mechanical troubleshooting where required to minimise disruption to production.
* Production Area Standards: Conduct regular inspections of the production environment to maintain appropriate standards of cleanliness, organisation, safety and compliance.
* Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with the installation team and other departments to coordinate priorities, meet daily deadlines and resolve operational issues.
* Production Reporting and Waste Management: Maintain accurate production records and monitor key measures including output levels, efficiency and waste management.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
* Proven supervisory or management experience within a production environment
* Strong leadership and people-management skills
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
* Good understanding of production efficiency, safety procedures and manufacturing processes
* Ability to lead teams while maintaining production, quality and compliance standards
DESIRABLE
* Experience manufacturing aluminium windows and doors
* Understanding of the fenestration sector
* Knowledge of window and door manufacturing processes
* Experience working on large-scale architectural projects
* Knowledge of relevant industry standards and safety regulations
BENEFITS
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
JOB REF: AWDO-P15147
This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of NE&C Windows and Doors Limited
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Salary description
£36000.00 - £44000.00 per year