Production Manager

Seah Wind; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore wind manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations. The role requires substantial experience in production management, specifically within a heavy welding and fabrication environment, and expertise in offshore wind. Responsibilities include optimizing production processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and leading initiatives for continuous improvement. The position offers an estimated salary of £49,889, a car allowance, and a suite of benefits including private medical insurance and annual leave.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Medicash

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in senior production or manufacturing management.
• Hands-on fabrication experience in heavy engineering, especially in steel or pipe fabrication.
• Knowledge of offshore wind and heavy welding/fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Focus on increasing plant output and productivity.
• Assess staffing levels and skill gaps with HR.
• Establish robust production management processes and monitor KPIs.
• Plan and control production schedules and labor resources.
• Ensure daily operations meet project timelines and budgets.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track performance.
• Lead HSE initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Operational leadership

Analytical capability

Continuous improvement

Excellent communication skills

Manufacturing technology knowledge

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations. To be successful, you will have a proven track record of operational leadership gained in a heavy welding and fabrication environment and ideally have an excellent knowledge of offshore wind, large structural assemblies, roll or press bending, and SAW welding.

Responsibilities

• Focus on increasing plant output and productivity by implementing strategies that reduce non‑productive time, optimise labour utilisation, and minimise manufacturing costs.
• Assess staffing levels and skill gaps, working closely with HR to develop capability plans that support current and future production demands.
• Establish robust production management processes and monitor performance through clearly defined KPIs, including yield, defect rates, operational efficiency, and processing cost per ton.
• Plan and control all production schedules and labour resources to consistently meet customer requirements for delivery, quality, and cost.
• Ensure daily production operations are executed in line with project timelines and budgets while actively driving continuous improvement across the plant.
• Maintain full accountability for SOP compliance, accurate production data, task management, and quality system management in line with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, logistics, sales, and project management teams to track output, progress, quality performance, and delivery targets.
• Lead HSE initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, conducting risk assessments, implementing safe systems of work, enforcing PPE requirements, and delivering training.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a senior production or manufacturing management role, with hands‑on fabrication experience within heavy engineering.
• Experience in large‑scale manufacturing operations, especially in steel or pipe fabrication, with a strong advantage in offshore wind.
• Track record of operational leadership in a heavy welding and fabrication environment, knowledge of offshore wind, large structural assemblies, roll or press bending, and SAW welding.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of manufacturing technology, facility layout, and product specifications.
• Confidence and credibility to inspire trust, build relationships, and engage effectively with internal and external partners.

Benefits and Remuneration

£49,889 per year (estimated), permanent role. In return, we offer an attractive base salary, car allowance, private medical insurance, 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, a 5% employer pension contribution, and Medicash.

About SeAH Wind

We will be the biggest XXXL Monopile factory in the world servicing the offshore wind industry. We are at the forefront of heavy engineering and large‑scale manufacturing for the offshore wind industry. Join us to drive operational excellence and innovation across advanced manufacturing operations.

Diversity and Inclusion

At SeAH Wind we are committed to developing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our aim is to build a workplace that attracts the most talented people and fosters courtesy and mutual respect.