Your new company You will be joining a dynamic and progressive engineering manufacturing organisation that has recently celebrated several positive achievements, including recognition for operational excellence, investment in cutting-edge production technology, and industry awards for quality and customer service. The business has continued to grow year-on-year, supported by ongoing facility upgrades and a strong focus on staff development and innovation. This is an organisation that values forward-thinking and prides itself on delivering high-quality fabricated products to customers across multiple sectors. Your new role As the Production Manager, you will oversee all manufacturing activity from the point of customer order through to final dispatch and aftersales support. You will be responsible for ensuring production schedules are planned effectively, resources are allocated appropriately, and all customer commitments are met. Working closely with Customer Accounts, Purchasing, Quality, and HSE teams, you will lead production meetings, maintain clear communication across departments, address operational challenges, and keep senior leadership informed of progress and solutions. You will play a key role in championing continuous improvement across the site, driving initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and safety. A central part of your role will be mentoring supervisors, supporting team development, and promoting a culture committed to zero defects and zero incidents. You will also contribute to the modernisation of production methods and the redevelopment of facilities to further strengthen operational capability. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will bring at least three years' experience in a production supervisory or management role within a high-volume manufacturing environment, along with strong technical knowledge of engineering production machinery and the ability to interpret engineering drawings. You will have a solid understanding of continuous improvement approaches and hold a degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent qualification. You will demonstrate excellent planning and organisational capabilities, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to guide teams through shifting priorities. A high level of self-motivation, confidence in decision-making, and competence with MS Office are essential, with experience using CAD software considered advantageous. Experience within steel fabrication, surface coating, or mechanical assembly environments would further strengthen your application. What you'll get in return You will have the opportunity to step into a key operational leadership role within a business that is genuinely invested in its people and its future. You will contribute directly to strategic improvements, facility modernisation, and the development of production systems. In return, you will join a supportive leadership team, gain access to professional development opportunities, and have the chance to make a meaningful impact on performance, culture, and long-term operational success. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Production Manager Production Supervisor Fabrication Manager Benefits: competitive