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Permanent

Production Manager

KES Solutions UK
Stanley
money-bag £50000/annum
Posted: 25 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 24 September 2026
Ref: 225531910

Production Manager

Our client, based in Stanley, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee a large-scale fabrication operation. A strong background in fabrication is essential, along with proven experience managing complex manufacturing and production processes.

Hours of work would be-Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm (Friday finish 1.00pm).

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage health & safety to a high standard to ensure all incidents & accidents are investigated and root cause analysis is carried out & implement countermeasures.

  • Manage product quality through all cells to excellent standards.

  • Develop standardised methods of operation within all cells to ensure process control.

  • Measure efficiency levels per cell for reporting at the daily production meeting & develop continuous methods of improving efficiencies.

  • Control overtime to required & agreed levels.

  • Manage WIP with production planner for parts flow control.-

  • Control manning to agreed levels in line with build requirements.

  • Ensure training is carried out to high standards at all levels.

  • Control the hiring process to ensure we have the right staff for all roles & cover for all areas by managing & developing the skills matrix.-

  • Working closely with all departments to ensure a smooth process & excellent passage of information to maintain good customer relations.

Job Skills & Qualifications

  • Excellent interpersonal skills & able to form good working relationships with colleagues and customers.

  • Continuous improvement background preferred but not essential although some knowledge of continuous improvement activities required, yellow / green or black belt qualification an advantage.

  • A strong fabrication background, with proven experience managing fabrication processes, is essential for this role.

  • Excellent man management skills required.

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft office and able to present information to a very good level.

  • Able to communicate effectively with customers & contractors at all levels.

Due-to the-highvolume-of candidates responding to our adverts, unfortunately we are not always able to provide individual feedback. If you do not hear from us within 10 days, please-assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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