Wheels Department Manager
(Tyre / Automotive Industry)
GI Group are hiring on behalf of our client in the tyre and automotive industry for a Wheels Department Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled professional to take ownership of a growing department and play a key role in shaping its future.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a candidate with strong technical capability. Experience working with agricultural machinery, mechanical systems, or engineering environments
will be highly valued.
This is a new role, and we are looking for a strong manager who can take ownership of the Wheels Department, develop systems and processes, and expand and run the department efficiently.
The successful candidate will bring initiative, leadership, and strong technical understanding
to help build and manage the department effectively.
Key Attributes
The ideal candidate will have:
A strong agricultural or machinery background
Strong technical and mechanical knowledge
Experience managing teams or production environments
The ability to introduce and maintain efficient systems, processes, and workflow management
Confidence working with technical drawings, specifications, and measurements
The leadership ability to develop and grow the department over time
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who can:
Take responsibility for the Wheels Department and drive its development
Manage incoming jobs and ensure efficient turnaround times
Lead and coordinate a team working on the floor
Create and maintain technical drawings, specifications, and digital records for wheel production and restoration
Maintain high standards of quality and organisation across the department
KSGalway
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