Production Manager

Sigma Recruitment Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fabrication firm is seeking a dedicated Production Manager to oversee factory operations and ensure high standards of quality and safety. In this role, you'll lead a team, conduct training, and manage day-to-day responsibilities in a supportive, flexible work environment. The ideal candidate is proactive with a strong background in welding/fabrication, increasing production efficiency and maintaining compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

Supportive and flexible working environment

Early finishes on Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a welding/fabrication environment.
• Strong leadership and continuous improvement skills.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and monitoring operatives for quality and productivity.
• Managing and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Writing Method Statements and Risk Assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Health and Safety

Job description

Opportunity to join a growing business as a Production Manager

What's in it for you?

• Work for a company with a strong reputation in fabrication.
• Make a real impact - drive continuous improvement, maintain safety standards, and support apprentices.
• Enjoy a supportive and flexible working environment with early finishes on Fridays.

About the Production Manager role

Working with the General Manager, you'll ensure production priorities are maintained while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the factory. You'll lead by example, ensuring output, safety, quality, and team performance all meet high internal and client standards.

Key duties as the Production Manager

• Supervising and monitoring operatives - quality, productivity, and conduct.
• Supporting production planning and preparing materials for next-day site installations.
• Managing and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Writing Method Statements, Risk Assessments, COSHH, HAVS assessments, and Inspection Test Plans.
• Maintaining the training matrix and ensuring appropriate certification coverage for the site team.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding sub-standard materials and checking supplier invoices for discrepancies.
• Ordering welding consumables, engineering supplies, fasteners, and other workshop essentials.
• Calculating and measuring materials for powder coating to ensure accurate costing.
• Overseeing maintenance, fault diagnostics, and servicing of machinery and vehicles (including forklift trucks).
• Coordinating with the training provider on apprentice progress.
• Staying on top of PAT testing and workshop safety compliance.

What you will need to apply for the Production Manager position.

• Proven experience in a welding/fabrication environment.
• Strong leadership and continuous improvement skills.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety.

What you will receive as the production manager

Competitive salary, depending on experience.

Hours of work

41 hours per week - flexible (typically 7:30 am-5:30 pm Mon-Thurs, 7:30 am-12:30 pm Fri).

Interested?

If you're a proactive, detail-focused production manager, shift manager or operations manager with a strong background in welding/fabrication, we'd love to hear from you.

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