Production Manager - CAD

Office Angels; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Production Manager to oversee project execution and team leadership. You will be responsible for ensuring quality production standards while fostering team development in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for production management and the expertise to drive success, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production or workshop management.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules and workforce effectively.
• Ensure workshop output meets quality standards.
• Oversee Health & Safety compliance and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Planning

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification (mechanical, production, or manufacturing)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Production Manager - CAD
£40,000-£50,000 per annum
South Woodham Ferrers
Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team in a thriving manufacturing environment? We are seeking a Production Manager who is passionate about bringing projects to life and ensuring excellence in every detail. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a flair for production management, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:
In this pivotal role, you will:

• Interpret AutoCAD and traditional drawings to create structured production schedules that keep projects on track.


• Break down projects into manageable components, sequencing tasks and assigning timeframes for optimal efficiency.


• Work closely with design, commercial, and site teams to ensure accurate production and lead times.


• Collaborate with the Workshop Foreman to assign daily tasks and manage workforce planning effectively.


• Monitor team capacity and output, identifying training needs to foster staff development.


• Ensure workshop output aligns with required quality standards and specifications, delivering excellence every time.


• Liaise with clients, Project Managers, and the design team to clarify technical details and address programme changes.


• Lead internal production meetings to track project progress and celebrate milestones!


• Maintain workshop Health & Safety procedures, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.


• Oversee safe working practises, tool/machinery use, and documentation for a secure working environment.


• Forecast and coordinate material and stock requirements to keep production seamless.


• Nurture relationships with key suppliers of specialist plaster materials and moulding components.


• Track workshop metrics including productivity, wastage, and quality issues, championing continuous improvement.


• Recommend and implement workflow enhancements and equipment upgrades to keep us at the forefront of the industry.


• Assist in estimating via proven production records, ensuring we stay on budget and on time.

Candidate Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• Proven experience in a production, manufacturing, or workshop management role.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD, with the ability to interpret and work from technical drawings.


• Strong organisational, planning, and leadership skills that inspire your team.


• A clear and confident communication style, with a collaborative approach to working across departments.


• Sound working knowledge of Health & Safety within a workshop environment.


• An engineering qualification (mechanical, production, or manufacturing) is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Them?
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the production team, drive innovation, and make a tangible impact. My client offers a supportive environment where your ideas will be valued, and your growth will be nurtured.

If you are excited about the prospect of leading the production efforts and ensuring quality at every step, apply today!

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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