General Manager Fabrication in Wakefield

General Manager – Manufacturing, Welding & Fabrication Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week Recruitment Agency: Questech Recruitment The Role Questech Recruitment is recruiting an experienced, hands-on General Manager for our client, a specialist fabrication and welding manufacturer based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Our client manufactures high-quality products for the construction industry, combining machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, hydraulic assemblies and components to deliver robust, reliable equipment that meets demanding standards of quality, safety and performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and commercially minded manager with a strong manufacturing or engineering background to take responsibility for the day-to-day running and performance of the business. You will oversee the Machine Shop, Assembly and Fabrication & Welding departments, supporting departmental Team Leaders and ensuring that production targets, customer requirements, quality standards and business objectives are consistently achieved. The successful candidate will be a confident leader who can balance hands-on operational management with commercial responsibilities, employee development and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Skills and Experience Required Desirable Qualifications Personal Attributes Working Hours Salary £45,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience. How to Apply If you are an experienced manufacturing or engineering manager looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through Questech Recruitment to find out more about this opportunity. About Questech Recruitment Questech Recruitment is a specialist engineering recruitment agency supporting businesses and candidates across the mechanical and engineering sectors. We connect skilled professionals with opportunities that match their experience and career ambitions. We recruit for a variety of engineering and manufacturing positions, including CNC Machinists, CNC Programmers, CNC Setters, CNC Operators, Fabricators, Welders, Press Brake Operators, Production Managers and Engineering Managers. Keywords: General Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Engineering Manager, Fabrication Manager, Welding Manager, Production Manager, Fabrication, Welding, Machining, Manufacturing, Engineering, Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Machine Shop, Assembly and Fabrication & Welding departments. Lead, support and develop departmental Team Leaders to achieve operational targets. Coordinate workloads, resources and production schedules to ensure customer orders are delivered on time and within budget. Monitor productivity, efficiency, manufacturing performance and operational costs.Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and increase productivity. Ensure machinery, equipment, facilities and company assets are maintained and used effectively. Prepare and review quotations and estimates for fabricated and machined products. Liaise with customers and suppliers to obtain accurate pricing and technical information. Monitor project costs and profitability, identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance. Maintain strong relationships with existing customers and support new business development. Oversee quality management systems and ensure products meet required specifications and standards. Support recruitment, employee management, performance reviews and employment relations. Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, working alongside the company's health and safety consultants. Promote a positive working culture focused on quality, safety, teamwork and continuous improvement. Proven management experience within a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or welding environment. Strong understanding of machining, fabrication and welding processes. Experience managing teams, developing employees and supporting departmental leaders. Experience in recruitment, employee relations and workforce management. Experience preparing quotations, estimates and assessing manufacturing costs. Experience in purchasing, supplier management and cost control. Knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement. Experience managing health and safety within a manufacturing environment. Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Commercial awareness and an understanding of business performance and profitability. Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet production deadlines. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. A recognised management qualification. A manufacturing, engineering or related technical qualification. A quality management qualification or experience working with ISO 9001 systems. A strong, hands-on leader who leads by example. Proactive, self-motivated and commercially aware. Organised, reliable and dependable. Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Calm and decisive when working under pressure. Committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety. Passionate about developing people and improving manufacturing performance