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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed