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Are you a Production Manager or supervisor with a background in heavy engineering? If so we want to speak with you. Our client is an established manufacturer based in South Yorkshire with multiple sites in the region who are looking for a Production Supervisor to manage the fabrication shop consisting of welders and operatives. The role would bode well for an ex plater or welder from heavy industry.
Production Manager / Production Supervisor / Heavy Engineering / Plater / Welder
Key Responsibilities:
• Inspect welds and finished products for quality and accuracy; work closely with Quality Assurance to resolve issues.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety protocols, wearing of PPE, and housekeeping standards.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, engineering, and other departments to coordinate workflow and resolve issues.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees, including welding techniques and company procedures.
• Track and report daily production data, downtime, and material usage.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Kaizen) to drive operational excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of welders to meet daily production goals.
• Ensure all welding work is performed to required specifications and standards.
• Allocate work, monitor progress, and adjust priorities based on production schedules.
• Provide hands-on support by performing welding tasks as needed to meet targets or train team members.
• Help maintain welding equipment, tools, and shop supplies; report any maintenance needs promptly.
Production Manager / Production Supervisor / Heavy Engineering / Plater / Welder
Qualifications:
• Strong understanding of weld quality standards, inspection techniques, and safety practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• 5+ years of hands-on welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills or prior experience in a lead role.
• Proficient in MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings.
