Production Manager
hace 8 días
Wakefield
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