Shropshire manufacturer appoints new production manager
A Shropshire manhole manufacturer has appointed a new production manager to oversee delivery of its increasing order book.
Leading drainage and access cover fabricator Fabweld Steel Products has strengthened its experienced team with the appointment of 40-year-old Jason Davis.
Mr Davis, who has worked in manufacturing throughout his career, has been promoted after joining the Madeley-based company in August 2010 as team manager on the shopfloor.
The appointment comes as FSP drives forward its ambitious plan for 35 per cent growth over the next five years.
Managing director Richard Hilton said: “We believe Jason's appointment will bring huge benefits to the company. He is an experienced employee and will be an asset to FSP in this role.
“We have a company ethos of developing our workforce and promoting from within. Jason knows FSP and its product range extremely well, and we're delighted to have made this appointment.
“We are growing our company in a time when many manufacturers are contracting, with projects both in the UK and overseas. Our production capabilities and our shopfloor team are strengthened with Jason at the production helm.”
Mr Davis, a father-of-four who lives in Madeley, added: “I hope to bring my experience of continuous improvements to the production division at Fabweld Steel Products. It is a company which believes in training and investment in its employees, which results in a dedicated and committed workforce. I am pleased to have the opportunity to play a role in Fabweld's expansion programme.”
FSP's previous production manager, John Tudor, now leads the sales team which has been expanded to cope with increasing demand for the company's products.
This year, FSP developed the SOLO SLIDE™, a new recessed manhole cover and frame, with a unique feature eliminating health and safety lifting concerns.
Fabricated from mild steel, it can blend in with the surrounding area. A unique feature of the SOLO SLIDE™ is an ergonomically designed key which allows for single person operation.
