Production Manager

Job Description:

Know How Resourcing are proud to be representing our manufacturing client who are based in Wakefield to recruit for a Production Manager to lead their manufacturing operations.

Please read the job description below and if it is of interest, please apply now.

Company Benefits:

• Supportive team
• Opportunities for career growth
• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Workplace pension scheme

The Role:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the fabrication and manufacturing workshop, ensuring production targets, quality standards and delivery deadlines are achieved.
• Plan and schedule production activities to maximise efficiency, machine utilisation and labour resources.
• Lead, motivate and develop the production team, promoting high standards of workmanship, accountability and teamwork.
• Oversee the operation of CNC fibre laser cutting machine, press brake, welding equipment and general fabrication machinery
• Monitor production performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements to increase productivity
• Ensure fabricated components are manufactured to engineering drawings, specifications and company quality standards.
• Manage material flow throughout the workshop, ensuring raw materials, bought-out items and finished products are available when required.
• Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing and Contracts teams to ensure projects progress smoothly
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation, PUWER requirements, COSHH requirements and company procedures.
• Maintain safe systems of work for all workshop equipment including lifting equipment, forklift trucks and fabrication machinery.
• Support recruitment, training, performance management and competency development of workshop personnel.
• Prepare production reports, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)

About You

• Proven experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Workshop Manager role within a fabrication or engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing CNC fibre laser cutting machines and CNC press brakes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation including PUWER, LOLER and COSHH.
• Experience managing production planning, resource allocation and manufacturing schedules.
• Forklift truck and overhead crane experience would be advantageous.