Production Welding Manager

Production Welding Manager

Hayes, Middlesex
Full-Time | Permanent

 

About the Production Welding Manager Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Production Welding Manager to join a busy and growing sheet metal and fabrication manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all welding and fabrication activities, ensuring compliance with UKCA requirements, and maintaining the highest quality and safety standards. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in MIG and TIG welding, along with proven experience in welding quality management and production coordination.

 

Production Welding Manager Key Responsibilities

Welding & Production

  • Coordinate and oversee daily welding operations (MIG & TIG)
  • Plan and manage workloads to meet customer delivery deadlines
  • Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards (ISO 3834, ISO 14731, EN 1090, EN 15085)
  • Carry out inspections including first article and in-process checks
  • Ensure all welding qualifications and certifications are up to date
  • Maintain calibration records for welding equipment and consumables

 

Quality & Compliance

  • Implement and monitor quality control procedures
  • Ensure full compliance with UKCA and audit requirements
  • Manage and maintain accurate documentation and quality records
  • Investigate non-conformances and carry out root cause analysis

 

Planning & Coordination

  • Create and manage production schedules using MRP systems
  • Monitor production capacity and highlight potential bottlenecks
  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth workflow and delivery
  • Coordinate with dispatch and other departments to meet deadlines

 

Performance & Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor production performance, costs, and efficiency
  • Prepare reports on progress and team performance
  • Identify and implement process improvements
  • Support and manage team performance in line with company procedures

 

Production Welding Manager Requirements

Essential

  • Strong experience in MIG and TIG welding
  • Solid knowledge of fabrication and sheet metal manufacturing
  • Experience with welding standards (ISO 3834, EN 1090, etc.)
  • Ability to write and manage Welding Procedure Specifications
  • Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

 

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a Welding Coordinator / supervisory role
  • Knowledge of MRP systems
  • Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)
  • Forklift licence
  • UK driving licence

 

What We’re Looking For

  • A proactive and hands-on leader
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • A team player with a continuous improvement mindset

 

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing business
  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for development and progression

 

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To find out more, please call Will on 07717 860484

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