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Location: West Midlands
Salary: Competitive salary + benefits
Are you an experienced Production Manager with a background in fabrication, welding, and workshop operations?
We're supporting a well-established engineering business entering a major new growth phase - investing in people, process, and equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day fabrication activities while shaping how production evolves over the next few years.
What's on offer:
Lead and develop a skilled fabrication and welding team
Influence operations during a high-growth, investment-driven phase
Variety across workshop and site-based engineering projects
Competitive package with long-term incentive potential
Key focus areas:
Oversee fabrication and welding operations to international standards
Manage labour, materials, and scheduling through the ERP system
Drive workshop efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery
Champion 5S, safety, and continuous improvement culture
Ensure compliance, documentation, and inspection standards are met
You'll bring:
Proven experience leading fabrication or welding teams in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Strong technical understanding of steelwork, welding procedures, and QA standards
Hands-on, people-focused leadership style
Demonstrable success improving processes, productivity, and performance
Commercial awareness and effective resource planning skills
If you're passionate about fabrication excellence and ready to make your mark in a growing engineering business, apply now or message me directly for a confidential conversation.
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