The Role: Production Manager
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
£50,000 - £55,000 + Progression + Benefits
Are you an experienced Production Manager with a background in fabrication manufacturing? Do you want to join a growing business where you can genuinely influence operations, improve processes, and develop a high-performing team?
We are working with a well-established and expanding manufacturing company that is looking to recruit a driven Production Manager to lead production operations at their Southend-on-Sea facility.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that continues to invest in its people, processes, and production capabilities. You will play a key role in ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while also driving continuous improvement across the site.
The Role
1. Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
2. Oversee day-to-day production operations and workflow
3. Lead, motivate, and develop production teams
4. Ensure production targets, quality standards, and KPIs are achieved
5. Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
6. Work closely with other departments to support business objectives
7. Support health & safety and best practice across the production environment
The Candidate
8. Previous experience as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or Production Supervisor
9. Proven background within a fabrication or metal manufacturing environment
10. Strong leadership and team management skills
11. Experience with production planning and ERP/MRP systems
12. Organised, hands-on, and commercially aware
13. Commutable to Southend-on-Sea, Essex
What's on Offer
14. £50,000 - £55,000 salary
15. Progression opportunities within a growing business
16. Supportive and forward-thinking management team
17. Long-term career stability and development
18. Benefits package
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real impact and help shape production operations within a growing manufacturing business, apply today.