Fabrication Workshop Manager

OPTIMUM RECRUIT LIMITED; Darlington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Fabrication Manager for their client in Darlington. This permanent role includes overseeing health and safety, quality control, and production efficiency, ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have experience managing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in health & safety management within fabrication.
• Strong background in quality control and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage teams and communicate effective production plans.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health & safety and ensure a safe working environment.
• Set production plans and manage resources efficiently.
• Conduct inspections and maintain compliance with ISO standards.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Quality Control

Manufacturing Supervision

Communication

Resource Management

Job description

We are looking to recruit on behalf of our client a Fabrication Manager to join their existing team on a permanent basis.

Health & Safety

• Monitor and control health & safety within the fabrication operation and surrounding areas.
• Report accidents and near misses to the General Manager.
• Ensure housekeeping control to maintain a safe working environment for all.
• Ensure plant checklists are completed daily by all personnel.

Quality

• Report all non-conformances within the fabrication operation.
• Ensure measuring equipment is used according to the company quality system.
• Inspect individual items prior to dispatch and effectively communicate any issues.
• Delegate inspection tasks while maintaining responsibility and inform the General Manager of any delinquencies.
• Maintain disciplined documentation in compliance with ISO 9001:2008 and 1090 standards.
• Control all third-party inspection requirements (MPI / UT, etc.).

Manufacturing

• Set weekly production plans with the Director & Operations Director to ensure resource efficiency, and amend as necessary.
• Conduct handovers, ensure resource availability, monitor during production, and promote a right-first-time culture.
• Respond daily to the Operations Director to maintain effectiveness and efficiency.
• Communicate regularly to minimize plan slippage.
• Control material and consumable usage, minimizing spend and communicating expenditure needs.
• Assist in organizing and ordering materials as requested.
• Support the workforce to minimize lost time and maximize efficiency.
• Perform contract reviews with sales and technical teams, collaborating for departmental success.
• Regularly supervise the fabrication operation, focusing on quality, productivity, and health & safety.
• Assist in bid formulation when required.
• Work closely with new employees to support their progress and address difficulties.
• Track job performance against estimated hours and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain good relationships internally and externally.
• Allocate work based on employee competence.
• Report transport requirements to the General Manager and complete related documentation promptly.
• Communicate loading, overtime, and related information effectively to the workforce.
• Conduct monthly toolbox talks, maintaining attendance and signatures.
• Manage time effectively and control overtime to benefit the business financially.