Production Manager
Location: Wymondham, Norfolk
Salary: Dependent on experience
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager with a strong background in architectural metalwork and structural steelwork to oversee and coordinate operations at our manufacturing facility in Wymondham, Norfolk.
This is a senior management position, responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing all production activities, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required specifications.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Director and existing senior management team, coordinating workshop operations, resources, materials, suppliers and project teams to ensure the smooth running of the business.
Approximately 95% of the role will be based at the Wymondham factory, with occasional travel to London for meetings, which may occasionally require overnight stays.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the central production schedule, covering all in-house and external manufacturing activities.
- Oversee daily and weekly production across manufacturing and assembly workshops.
- Coordinate production planning, resources and workforce allocation.
- Monitor workshop hours, productivity and progress against project deadlines.
- Track material purchase orders, deliveries and supplier lead times.
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure materials are ordered and delivered in line with production requirements.
- Chair regular production meetings and coordinate with Design, Contracts and Commercial Managers.
- Attend project handover and design meetings.
- Monitor production performance and identify potential delays.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required specifications.
- Coordinate transport and delivery requirements.
- Maintain accurate production records, schedules and documentation.
- Ensure employees follow health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and architects.
- Identify production risks and implement measures to minimise disruption.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Production Manager within the construction industry.
- Strong background in architectural metalwork and structural steelwork.
- Excellent understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
- Experience managing production schedules, budgets, resources and project deadlines.
- Understanding of purchasing, material procurement and supplier management.
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and production management systems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage workshop teams.
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave plus national and bank holidays.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Six-month probationary period.
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