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Production Office Manager
Had-Fab —Tranent
- Microsoft Excel
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- Continuous improvement
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Production Office Manager
Had Fab —Tranent
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous improvement
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- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
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Production Manager
Mowi ASA —Rosyth
- Analysis skills
- Travel
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Production Supervisor
Merck KGaA —Livingston
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
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Nightshift Workshop Supervisor
Had-Fab —Tranent
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
Team Manager
Fox's Burton's Companies —Livingston
- Night shift
- Bakery
- Leadership
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Mowi ASA —Rosyth
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
Nightshift Workshop Supervisor
Had Fab —Tranent
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
Manufacturing Manager
Mowi ASA —Rosyth
- Monday to Friday
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Human resources
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Tarmac —Dunbar
- Weekend availability
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Veranova L P —Edinburgh
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Elements Solutions Inc —Glenrothes
- Management
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
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Mowi ASA —Rosyth
- Management
- ERP systems
- English
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Production Office Manager
Had-Fab —Tranent
Escalate potential delays affecting production schedules in a timely manner. Responsible for: Production Office workload allocation, StruMIS data management and…
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Production Office Manager
Had Fab —Tranent
Escalate potential delays affecting production schedules in a timely manner. Responsible for: Production Office workload allocation, StruMIS data management and…
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Production Office Manager

Had-Fab -
Tranent

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Job details

7 days ago

Qualifications

Fabrication
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
MRP
Continuous improvement
Organisational skills
Business
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

The Production Office Manager is responsible for leading the Production Office and ensuring the effective administration, coordination, and control of manufacturing information throughout the production process. The role is accountable for maintaining the integrity of StruMIS data, managing production documentation, supporting production planning activities, and providing accurate reporting to support operational decision-making.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Production Office Manager oversees Production Controllers, Production Programmers, and Production Office personnel, ensuring manufacturing information, work packs, schedules, and documentation are accurate, current, and available to support production requirements.

Working closely with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Projects, and Manufacturing, the role coordinates information flow between departments, maintains system and document control standards, and supports continuous improvement of Production Office processes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Production Office Management

Manage the day-to-day operation of the Production Office to ensure effective coordination of manufacturing information and administrative support.

Lead, develop, and support Production Office staff.

Allocate workloads and monitor departmental performance to ensure business priorities are achieved.

Develop, maintain, and improve Production Office procedures, standards, and working practices.

Ensure high levels of service and accurate information flow to internal departments.

StruMIS Administration

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all production data within StruMIS.

Maintain contract, project, and production information.

Monitor workflow status throughout the fabrication process.

Ensure production progress is accurately recorded and updated.

Support users with StruMIS processes, reporting, and data management.

Work with management to improve utilisation and effectiveness of StruMIS functionality.

Production Planning Support

Coordinate the release of work packages to Manufacturing.

Ensure job packs, drawings, and manufacturing information are complete prior to release.

Liaise with Procurement and Stores to ensure material availability supports production schedules.

Coordinate drawing revisions and engineering changes with Engineering.

Communicate production priorities, status updates, and constraints between departments.

Escalate potential delays affecting production schedules in a timely manner.

Production Documentation

Maintain controlled production documentation in accordance with company procedures.

Issue fabrication drawings, work packs, and revision updates.

Ensure traceability documentation is complete and accurately maintained.

Manage production records in line with company and quality system requirements.

Support Quality and CE/UKCA documentation requirements.

Reporting

Produce regular operational reports including Work in Progress (WIP), Production Status Reports, Labour Booking Reports, Outstanding Operations Reports, Contract Progress Reports, Material Status Reports, Dispatch Readiness Reports, Production Office KPI Reports, and StruMIS Performance Reports.

Provide weekly and monthly reports to the Head of Engineering.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve Production Office efficiency and effectiveness.

Improve data quality, accuracy, and consistency within StruMIS.

Standardise Production Office processes and procedures.

Support the implementation of new systems, tools, and working practices.

Promote Lean administrative practices and continuous improvement culture.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

Ensure all production activities are carried out in accordance with company HSEQ policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.

Promote safe working practices and maintain high standards of health and safety throughout production operations.

Ensure safety and environmental considerations are incorporated into production planning and decision making.

Report and investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, hazards, and unsafe conditions as required.

Support risk assessments and ensure identified control measures are implemented and maintained.

Maintain a high standard of HSEQ behaviour and encourage positive safety culture throughout the department.

Authorities, Interfaces & Reporting

Reports directly to the Head of Engineering.

Line management responsibility for: Production Controllers, Production Programmers, and Production Office Personnel.

Key interfaces: Manufacturing, Engineering, Projects, Procurement, Stores, Quality, Commercial, and Logistics Teams.

Responsible for: Production Office workload allocation, StruMIS data management and integrity, production documentation control, workflow coordination, production planning support, operational reporting, escalation of production administration risks and issues, and continuous improvement of Production Office processes.

Authority to: Allocate Production Office workloads, maintain StruMIS production data, issue-controlled production documentation, recommend process improvements, and escalate production administration issues.

No authority over: Factory labour allocation, production output, workshop productivity, or manufacturing performance. These responsibilities remain with the Manufacturing Manager.

Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

Experience managing a Production Office within a steel fabrication, structural steelwork, or manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge and experience of StruMIS and production information management systems.

Experience coordinating production documentation, work packs, drawing revisions, and manufacturing data.

Experience producing management reports, KPIs, and operational performance information.

Strong organisational and planning skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and workflow requirements simultaneously.

Good communication and leadership skills.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and ERP/MRP systems.

Good understanding of structural steel fabrication and manufacturing processes.

Understanding of document control, traceability requirements, and production administration processes.

Knowledge of BS EN 1090, UKCA, and ISO 9001 quality management requirements.

Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience.

Experience within structural steelwork, substations, transmission towers, or heavy fabrication environments.

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Business, Manufacturing, or Engineering (desirable).

Management qualification (ILM/CMI) or equivalent (desirable).

Closing Date

09/07/2026

Location

Production Office

Department

Production Operations

Job Title

Production Office Manager

City

Tranent

Country

East Lothian

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