Senior Fabrication Production Manager

KES Solutions UK; Stanley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KES Solutions UK in Stanley seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee a large-scale fabrication operation, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. The candidate will manage multi-cell production, develop SOPs and drive efficiencies.

You will lead teams, control overtime, coordinate with planning and other departments, and foster strong relationships with customers and contractors while maintaining high standards of manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to form good working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Continuous improvement background preferred; knowledge of CI methods is advantageous.
• A strong fabrication background with proven experience managing fabrication processes is essential.
• Excellent man management skills are required.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to present information clearly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and contractors at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage health & safety to a high standard, investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Control product quality across all cells to maintain high standards.
• Develop standardized methods of operation within all cells for process control.
• Measure cell efficiency for daily reporting and drive continuous improvements.
• Control overtime to match build requirements and efficiency targets.
• Collaborate with production planner to manage WIP and parts flow.
• Manage staffing levels to meet production needs and maintain skills matrix.
• Ensure training is delivered to high standards at all levels.
• Coordinate with all departments to ensure smooth processes and strong customer communications.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Continuous improvement

Fabrication background

People management

MS Office proficiency

Effective communication with customers

Job description

KES Solutions UK in Stanley seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee a large-scale fabrication operation, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery. The candidate will manage multi-cell production, develop SOPs and drive efficiencies.

You will lead teams, control overtime, coordinate with planning and other departments, and foster strong relationships with customers and contractors while maintaining high standards of manufacturing excellence.