Workshop Manager (Steel Fabrication

Workshop Manager (Steel Fabrication) (Req/683845) Ellesmere Port, England

Salary: GBP
41000 - GBP
41600 per annum + Excellent Contractual Benefits

Workshop Manager (Steel Fabrication)

£42,000

Monday - Friday

Wirral / Cheshire

Permanent

Are you a driven and experienced Fabrication Workshop Manager looking for an opportunity to lead and optimise a manufacturing operation? Our client has the perfect career opportunity for you if this is a YES. We are looking for a highly motivated and hands-on individual to take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of our production facility, overseeing the manufacture of our specialist range of steel fabrications for their Tier 1 customers.

As a key member of the management team, you will report directly to the Operations Manager and play a pivotal role in ensuring efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement in our production processes.

• Lead and motivate the production team, ensuring targets and deadlines are met.
• Oversee production planning, purchasing, and stock control to maintain smooth operations.
• Manage staff rotas, annual leave, and workforce development.

• Implement effective purchasing strategies to maintain stock availability and cost efficiency.
• Continuously seek improvements in production efficiency and workflow.
• Identify and address non-conformities, reducing errors and waste.

• Ensure quality control throughout the production process, conducting final checks before dispatch.
• Maintain a safe and compliant working environment, adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Support product development by sourcing alternative materials and components for cost and quality optimisation.

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production management role.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Hands-on approach with exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, stock levels, and production schedules effectively.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficient using AutoCAD. (preferred not essential)

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 40 hrs/wk
• Hours :
  
  - Mon-Thur: 7am-3pm, Fri: 7am-2pm

If you’re a proactive Fabrication Workshop Manager with a passion for driving efficiency and leading a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you!