OSM Workshop Manager

Company Information and Introduction:

At Weltec Engineering Ltd, we are a leading provider of Mechanical, Electrical and Process Engineering services, delivering complex projects throughout Europe. With extensive experience across the Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences and Semi-Conductor Industries, we are committed to delivering excellence, innovation, quality and safety in every project we undertake.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced OSM (Offsite Manufacturing) Workshop Manager to lead our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Waterford.

This is a key leadership position responsible for the safe, efficient and high-quality execution of all workshop fabrication and assembly activities, ensuring products are delivered to project sites in line with programme requirements and client specifications.

Reporting directly to the Company Directors, the successful candidate will oversee workshop operations, resource planning, fabrication activities, materials management, quality compliance, and production scheduling while driving continuous improvement across the facility.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the OSM facility, ensuring fabrication and assembly activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate workshop activities to ensure project delivery milestones and client requirements are achieved.
• Collaborate closely with site teams to align production output with project schedules and priorities.
• Maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with H&S procedures, RAMS, SOPs and company policies.
• Manage workshop personnel, including supervisors, fabricators and welders, providing leadership, training and performance support.
• Ensure fabrication activities comply with engineering drawings, specifications, quality plans and client requirements.
• Oversee material receipt, inspection, traceability and inventory management within the facility.
• Ensure welding procedures, welder qualifications and fabrication records are maintained and fully compliant.
• Monitor production progress and provide regular updates and performance reports to senior management and project teams.
• Coordinate final inspections, quality checks and the timely delivery of completed assemblies to site.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity and operational efficiency.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Degree or trade qualification in a related discipline.
• 8+ yrs' experience in a fabrication, process piping or offsite manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing workshop operations or fabrication teams.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication workflows, welding practices, materials management and quality control requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, isometrics and fabrication documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities along with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within the Pharmaceutical, Semi-conductor, Industrial or Process sectors would be advantageous.
• Lean Manufacturing or Welding-related certifications are desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a dynamic and growing company.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

Join us at Weltec Engineering Ltd and take your career to the next level as OSM Workshop Manager. Apply now to become part of our team dedicated to delivering quality and excellence in engineering.