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 teamOpportunities for career growthCompetitive salaryGenerous holiday allowanceWorkplace pension schemeThe 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, ensuring they are operated safely and efficiently whilst also operating the laser, press brake and fabrication equipment alongside other operatives whilst the production facility grows and develops.Monitor production performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements to increase productivity, reduce waste and improve quality.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 from design through manufacture to installation.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) and report manufacturing performance to senior management.About YouProven 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.TPBN1_UKTJ