Production Manager

Our client is a leading engineering company. Due to sustained growth, they are now looking for a Production Manager from a welding, fabrication or engineering background.

• You will be responsible for the day to day operations of fabrication/welding and test/assembly facility.
• Lead and manage production operations encompassing welding, fabrication, assembly and testing activities.
• Plan production capacity and develop short and long term resource allocation plans, aligning labour, equipment, and materials with operational and project requirements.
• Coordinate workflows across site to optimise efficiency, throughput and effective use of resources.
• Manage departmental performance against agreed targets, budgets, policies and operational standards.
• Develop, maintain and utilise systems to measure performance against established KPIs and standards, taking appropriate action where performance deviates.
• Monitor efficiency and productivity, communicating performance outcomes and implementing corrective or improvement actions as required.
• Ensure all production activities consistently meet quality, safety and delivery requirements.
• Maintain strict adherence to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, actively promoting safe working practices and accountability for personal and team safety.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of production and quality-related issues, including non-conformances, to minimise impact on delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers as required, particularly in relation to quality issues, corrective actions and product compliance.
• Manage product validation and verification testing in accordance with approved test plans.
• Participate as a key member of a multidisciplinary team supporting all phases of New Product Introduction.

• Will come from an engineering, welding or fabrication background.
• You will be a proven leader with shop floor experience with an ability to plan production capacity, problem solve, interpret drawings, use strong initiative, and manage an experienced workforce of approximately 20 employees.
• This position is ideal for a leader who enjoys a constantly changing production environment and wants to drive continuous improvement.
• Working closely with the Leadership team, as well as the projects, planning and operations groups to
• ensure existing and future business needs are identified and made available as required.
• Be seen as a champion to foster a strong culture of continuous improvement, growth and development in line with the business strategic objectives within the workshops.

• Attractive base salary.
• Working for a forward-thinking growing business.
• Good company T's and C's.