Production Manager

The Role
The Production Manager will take ownership of the end-to-end steel manufacturing process, ensuring products are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead a workforce of approximately 50 operatives (fabrication and installation) and work closely with design, procurement, and logistics to streamline operations.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations, ensuring schedules and output targets are achieved.
• Oversee steel fabrication, component assembly, and finishing of steel-framed buildings.
• Be highly present on the factory floor, engaging directly with teams and supervisors.
• Identify, analyse, and remove production bottlenecks, driving continuous improvement.
• Maintain and improve SOPs, ensuring consistency and best practice.
• Ensure quality standards and ISO requirements are met across all output.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the production team, setting clear expectations and standards.
• Coordinate closely with design teams to ensure smooth transition from drawings to production.
• Work with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Liaise with logistics to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Ensure full compliance with HSA regulations and company health & safety policies.

  
Requirements

• Qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in a Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager role, ideally within steel fabrication/manufacturing or construction-related field.
• Strong technical understanding of metal fabrication processes (cutting, precision, assembly, finishing).
• Proven experience improving efficiency and productivity in a manufacturing environment.
• Confident, and strong leadership qualities with a track record of improved efficiency implementation.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and people management skills.