Production Manager
CV-LibraryWakefield, West YorkshirepermanentPosted: 11 August 2026
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Know How Resourcing are proud to be representing our manufacturing client who are based in Wakefield to recruit for a Production Manager to lead their manufacturing operations.
Please read the job description below and if it is of interest, please apply now.
Company Benefits:
* Supportive team
* Opportunities for career growth
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday allowance
* Workplace pension scheme
The Role:
* Manage the day-to-day operations of the fabrication and manufacturing workshop, ensuring production targets, quality standards and delivery deadlines are achieved.
* Plan and schedule production activities to maximise efficiency, machine utilisation and labour resources.
* Lead, motivate and develop the production team, promoting high standards of workmanship, accountability and teamwork.
* Oversee the operation of CNC fibre laser cutting machine, press brake, welding equipment and general fabrication machinery
* Monitor production performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements to increase productivity
* Ensure fabricated components are manufactured to engineering drawings, specifications and company quality standards.
* Manage material flow throughout the workshop, ensuring raw materials, bought-out items and finished products are available when required.
* Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing and Contracts teams to ensure projects progress smoothly
* Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation, PUWER requirements, COSHH requirements and company procedures.
* Maintain safe systems of work for all workshop equipment including lifting equipment, forklift trucks and fabrication machinery.
* Support recruitment, training, performance management and competency development of workshop personnel.
* Prepare production reports, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
About You
* Proven experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Workshop Manager role within a fabrication or engineering environment.
* Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding and manufacturing processes.
* Experience managing CNC fibre laser cutting machines and CNC press brakes.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
* Experience implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
* Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation including PUWER, LOLER and COSHH.
* Experience managing production planning, resource allocation and manufacturing schedules.
* Forklift truck and overhead crane experience would be advantageous
Know How Resourcing are proud to be representing our manufacturing client who are based in Wakefield to recruit for a Production Manager to lead their manufacturing operations.
Please read the job description below and if it is of interest, please apply now.
Company Benefits:
* Supportive team
* Opportunities for career growth
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday allowance
* Workplace pension scheme
The Role:
* Manage the day-to-day operations of the fabrication and manufacturing workshop, ensuring production targets, quality standards and delivery deadlines are achieved.
* Plan and schedule production activities to maximise efficiency, machine utilisation and labour resources.
* Lead, motivate and develop the production team, promoting high standards of workmanship, accountability and teamwork.
* Oversee the operation of CNC fibre laser cutting machine, press brake, welding equipment and general fabrication machinery
* Monitor production performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements to increase productivity
* Ensure fabricated components are manufactured to engineering drawings, specifications and company quality standards.
* Manage material flow throughout the workshop, ensuring raw materials, bought-out items and finished products are available when required.
* Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing and Contracts teams to ensure projects progress smoothly
* Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation, PUWER requirements, COSHH requirements and company procedures.
* Maintain safe systems of work for all workshop equipment including lifting equipment, forklift trucks and fabrication machinery.
* Support recruitment, training, performance management and competency development of workshop personnel.
* Prepare production reports, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
About You
* Proven experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Workshop Manager role within a fabrication or engineering environment.
* Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding and manufacturing processes.
* Experience managing CNC fibre laser cutting machines and CNC press brakes.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
* Experience implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
* Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation including PUWER, LOLER and COSHH.
* Experience managing production planning, resource allocation and manufacturing schedules.
* Forklift truck and overhead crane experience would be advantageous