Production​/Workshop Manager

Position: Production / Workshop Manager
Job Title:

Production / Workshop Manager

Location:

Bristol Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full time

About us:

Dela Control is a specialist industrial automation and controls engineering company, designing and building bespoke control systems and special purpose machinery for a wide range of industrial clients. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Production / Workshop Manager to take ownership of our workshop floor and drive it forward.

About the role:

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of our workshop, overseeing the production of bespoke control panels and special purpose machinery from job start through to dispatch. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants to shape how a growing workshop operates - improving processes, raising standards, and building a strong, capable team. You'll lead a workshop team of 8, reporting to the senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the production of bespoke control systems and special purpose machinery, from job release through to completion Plan and manage workshop scheduling to ensure projects are resourced correctly and delivery dates are consistently met Lead, manage, and develop a team of 8 workshop staff - including training, skills development, and performance management Drive continuous improvement across workshop layout, processes, and ways of working Own and champion health & safety standards on the workshop floor, ensuring compliance and a strong safety culture Act as the key link between the workshop and the office team, ensuring smooth communication on job status, technical queries, and priorities Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, escalating issues early where delivery dates are at risk Maintain quality standards throughout the build process Report on workshop performance, capacity, and delivery to the senior leadership team

About you:

Proven experience managing or supervising a production/workshop team, ideally within control panel building, special purpose machinery, or a related engineering/manufacturing environment Strong understanding of production scheduling and delivery management A track record of driving process and efficiency improvements on a shop floor Confident leading, motivating, and developing a team Solid working knowledge of workshop health & safety practices and requirements Excellent communication skills, comfortable liaising between workshop and office/engineering teams Organised, hands-on, and comfortable balancing daily production pressures with longer-term improvement projects

Experience with control panels, electrical/mechanical assembly, or bespoke machinery builds is highly desirable Benefits:
At Dela Control, you will benefit from:
Sociable work environment Bonus scheme for all site visits South Bristol based office Flexible hours (Mon-Fri) to allow a work-life balance 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays (an extra day for every two years at the company) BHSF Health Plan, including a 24/7 GP phoneline Training opportunities for staff to grow and develop with the business Pension Free parking on site Additional Information:
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of;
Manufacturing Manager, Engineering Workshop Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Production Operative, Production Team Leader, Production Supervisor, Production Lead, and Production Director may also be considered.