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