Assistant Production Manager – Sheet Metal Fabrication

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Blaby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Early finish every Friday

Additional day's holiday after 5 years

Permanent position

Opportunity to develop within a growth

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager based in Leicestershire to oversee day-to-day workshop operations in a busy sheet metal fabrication environment. The role requires hands-on leadership with responsibility for meeting production targets, quality standards and customer deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in press brake, laser cutting and welding, plus a proven track record supervising teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on background in sheet metal fabrication.
• Experience in supervisory or team leadership roles.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of laser cutting, press brake and welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager with day-to-day workshop operations.
• Coordinate production activities to ensure jobs are completed on time.
• Plan and monitor workflow across laser cutting, press brake and welding/fabrication.
• Assist with allocation of work and prioritise production requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to workshop staff as required.
• Ensure products meet the defined quality standards.
• Monitor output, quality and efficiency of production.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and issues.
• Carry out quality checks and address non-conforming work.
• Liaise with other departments to maintain production schedules.
• Ensure machinery, tools and equipment are used safely.
• Promote good housekeeping and a safe working environment.
• Support training and development of production staff.
• Work hands-on within the production environment when required.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Supervisor experience

Team leadership

Press brake operation

Laser cutting

MIG welding

TIG welding

Read engineering drawings

Quality standards

Production planning

Tools

Press brake machinery

Laser cutting equipment

Job description

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager based in Leicestershire to oversee day-to-day workshop operations in a busy sheet metal fabrication environment. The role requires hands-on leadership with responsibility for meeting production targets, quality standards and customer deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in press brake, laser cutting and welding, plus a proven track record supervising teams.