Production Manager

NRL are supporting SeAH Wind on their search for a Production Manager. 
You will join the team behind the world’s largest XXL monopile manufacturing facility in Middlesbrough.
SeAH Wind have built the world’s largest XXL monopile factory to support the global offshore wind industry — and they're looking for a skilled Production Manager to help shape our future.

Why Join Us?

• Play a pivotal role in a flagship advanced‑manufacturing project
• Influence the growth of a major new heavy‑engineering facility
• Lead large‑scale fabrication operations at the cutting edge of offshore wind
• Join a forward‑thinking organisation that values innovation, quality, and operational excellence

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations. This is a hands‑on leadership role within a heavy welding and fabrication environment. Experience with large structural assemblies, roll or press bending, and SAW welding is highly desirable.
You will be responsible for increasing plant output and productivity by reducing non‑productive time, optimising labour utilisation, and minimising manufacturing costs. Working closely with HR, you will assess staffing levels and develop capability plans aligned with future production needs.
A key part of the role will be establishing robust production management processes supported by performance KPIs such as yield, defect rates, operational efficiency, and cost per ton.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations, ensuring delivery on time, to budget, and to required quality
• Plan and control production schedules and labour resources
• Implement strategies to improve productivity and reduce non‑productive time
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes
• Ensure SOP compliance and maintain ISO 9001:2015 quality system standards
• Maintain accurate production data and ensure strong performance reporting
• Work collaboratively with quality, maintenance, logistics, sales, and project management teams
• Lead all HSE requirements, including risk assessments, safe systems of work, PPE compliance, and training

What You’ll Bring

• Significant experience in production or manufacturing management within heavy engineering
• Experience in large‑scale steel or pipe fabrication (advantageous)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build trust and motivate teams
• Excellent analytical, planning, and communication abilities
• Strong understanding of manufacturing technology, facility layout, and product specifications
• A balance of strategic oversight and hands‑on operational decision‑making

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Medicash healthcare plan

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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