Type: Full-Time, Permanent
A well-established and growing engineering company is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to oversee fabrication operations at their busy manufacturing facility. This is a key role that blends leadership, technical expertise, and a strong on-the-ground presence.
You’ll be responsible for managing the production workflow, solving day-to-day issues, mentoring and developing staff, and ensuring high-quality output is delivered to customers on time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate all fabrication work on the shop floor
- Lead and support a team of skilled fabricators and production staff
- Identify and resolve production issues quickly and effectively
- Maintain high standards of quality and timely delivery
- Support training and development of shop floor employees
- Be ready to step in and carry out hands-on fabrication work if needed
Ideal Candidate:
- Down-to-earth and approachable with strong leadership skills
- Previous experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
- Has worked their way up from the shop floor into a supervisory or managerial role
- Comfortable getting stuck in and leading by example
- Experience with steel fabrication, welding, CNC, or similar is highly desirable
Qualifications & Experience:
- Practical fabrication background (e.g. welding, sheet metal, machining)
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control
- Leadership experience in a production setting
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to be more than just a desk-based manager and truly make an impact on production performance and team culture.
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