In line with expansion and growth plans, Dust Control Environmental are looking for a Production Manager to oversee their busy fabrication and assembly shop floor.
Please read the job outline and description below. Are you are an experienced production/manufacturing manager with the qualities and initiative to lead and enhance our production activities? Then please forward your C.V. in the first instance to ryan@dcelimited.com
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, organised, and proactive Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations specialising in dust control and environmental systems. Based in Wakefield, this role is responsible for managing the day-to-day production activities, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards while driving continuous improvement across the workshop.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the fabrication and manufacturing workshop, ensuring production targets, quality standards and delivery deadlines are achieved.
- Plan and schedule production activities to maximise efficiency, machine utilisation and labour resources.
- Lead, motivate and develop the production team, promoting high standards of workmanship, accountability and teamwork.
- Oversee the operation of CNC fibre laser cutting machine, press brake, welding equipment and general fabrication machinery, ensuring they are operated safely and efficiently whilst also operating the laser, press brake and fabrication equipment alongside other operatives whilst the production facility grows and develops.
- Ensure all machinery is correctly maintained, serviced and calibrated, coordinating preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
- Monitor production performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements to increase productivity, reduce waste and improve quality.
- Ensure fabricated components are manufactured to engineering drawings, specifications and company quality standards.
- Manage material flow throughout the workshop, ensuring raw materials, bought-out items and finished products are available when required.
- Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing and Contracts teams to ensure projects progress smoothly from design through manufacture to installation.
- Develop and improve workshop processes, layouts and manufacturing methods to support business growth.
- Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation, PUWER requirements, COSHH requirements and company procedures.
- Maintain safe systems of work for all workshop equipment including lifting equipment, forklift trucks and fabrication machinery.
- Monitor workshop housekeeping standards and ensure a clean, organised and efficient working environment.
- Manage stock levels of fabrication consumables including sheet steel, welding consumables, gases, fasteners and PPE.
- Investigate production issues and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Support recruitment, training, performance management and competency development of workshop personnel.
- Prepare production reports, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report manufacturing performance to senior management.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing principles where appropriate.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Workshop Manager role within a fabrication or engineering environment.
- Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, welding and manufacturing processes.
- Experience managing CNC fibre laser cutting machines and CNC press brakes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Strong leadership, planning and organisational skills.
- Experience implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation including PUWER, LOLER and COSHH.
- Experience managing production planning, resource allocation and manufacturing schedules.
- Forklift truck and overhead crane experience would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, collaborative shop floor environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a growing organisation.
- Competitive salary.
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV along with a brief covering letter detailing their relevant experience and suitability for the role.
Email: ryan@dcelimited.com
To find out more about DCE go to the about us page
