Production Workshop Manager

Production Workshop ManagerFerndown£45kWe’re recruiting for an experienced Production Workshop Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business.About the Role as Production Workshop ManagerThis is a hands-on shop-floor leadership role where you’ll take responsibility for keeping production running safely, efficiently and on schedule. You’ll lead and develop a skilled manufacturing team, manage day-to-day priorities and play a key part in driving improvements across quality, productivity and delivery performance.Responsibilities as Production Workshop ManagerLead and coordinate day-to-day shop-floor production.Allocate labour and resources to meet changing production demands.Monitor quality, productivity and delivery performance.Manage absence, holidays, performance and general team development.Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and shop-floor discipline.Troubleshoot production issues and work collaboratively with other departments.Drive continuous improvement, efficiency and cost-reduction initiatives.Develop skills within the team through training and multi-skilling.Qualifications and experience as Production Workshop ManagerStrong background within metal fabrication/manufacturing, including welding and/or metal forming.Previous production supervisory or team leadership experience.Required Skills as Production Workshop ManagerStrong people-management and communication skills.Good understanding of Quality, Cost & Delivery (QCD).Continuous improvement / Lean manufacturing mindset.Comfortable using ERP/MRP systems and standard IT packages.IOSH or similar Health & Safety training would be advantageous. TJENG