Production & Fabrication Operations Lead

Talent-UK Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Specialist manufacturing environment

Professional development

Job summary

Talent-UK Ltd in Wakefield is seeking a Works Manager to oversee daily production, supervise factory staff and coordinate workflows to meet quality and safety standards. The role involves managing welding, fabrication and assembly activities and driving continuous improvement in a busy plant.

You will liaise with design and purchasing, monitor schedules, and ensure orders are completed on time while maintaining a strong focus on health and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Works Foreman/manager or Production Supervisor in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Understanding of fabrication, welding, assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience managing a team and meeting production deadlines.
• Proactive, practical problem-solving approach.
• Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day factory production activities.
• Manage and allocate tasks to production staff, welders, fabricators and assembly teams.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure orders are completed on time.
• Oversee the fabrication, assembly and finishing of acoustic containers and enclosures.
• Ensure high standards of workmanship, quality control and attention to detail.
• Maintain health and safety standards throughout the factory.
• Monitor materials, equipment and stock levels to minimise production delays.
• Identify production issues and implement practical solutions.
• Liaise with management, design, purchasing and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Production supervision

Planning & scheduling

Reading drawings

Health & safety

Job description

Talent-UK Ltd in Wakefield is seeking a Works Manager to oversee daily production, supervise factory staff and coordinate workflows to meet quality and safety standards. The role involves managing welding, fabrication and assembly activities and driving continuous improvement in a busy plant.

You will liaise with design and purchasing, monitor schedules, and ensure orders are completed on time while maintaining a strong focus on health and safety.