Production Manager (Welding and Fabrication)
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2025 |
| Location: | NG31 9QS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ambitions Personnel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LCGTOWNPM-155001 |
Summary
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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