Production Manager at Severfield
At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Production Manager to join our team at our Lostock, Bolton site. Our commercial & industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail and health and education. The division has manufacturing sites in Dalton, Lostock, and Enniskillen with full-service capabilities and modern manufacturing processes enabling us to provide a high-quality product to a variety of sectors.
As Production Manager, you’ll oversee the fabrication of structural steel throughout the factory during your shift. You’ll lead and coordinate teams and be responsible for overseeing shift operations across processing, fabrication, and dispatch, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency are consistently upheld. Your leadership will be key to maintaining a motivated workforce and delivering high-end structural steel products on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage shift teams, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and alignment with production goals.
* Ensure production targets are met by effectively allocating resources, managing workloads, and resolving any operational issues.
* Promote a safety‑first culture, ensuring all team members adhere to health and safety standards and procedures.
* Monitor performance and quality standards, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
* Plan and prioritise workloads, adjusting staffing levels and team structures based on product complexity and deadlines.
* Collaborate with planning, engineering, and logistics to ensure smooth workflow and proactive problem‑solving.
Skills and Experience
We’re seeking a confident and capable leader who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about delivering high‑quality results. To succeed in this role, you’ll need a combination of hands‑on experience, technical know‑how and strong leadership skills.
What You’ll Ideally Have
* Proven leadership experience in a steel manufacturing or production environment, ideally at Team Leader, Supervisor, or Manager level.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook, with the ability to manage schedules, track production metrics, and communicate effectively across departments.
* A detail‑oriented and safety‑conscious mindset, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills, enabling you to coordinate teams, manage priorities and adapt to changing demands.
What We Offer
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages. We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment.
Recruitment agencies – Please note that we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies or third‑party providers regarding this role. We’re managing our hiring process in‑house.
About Severfield
Severfield is the largest structural steelwork group in the UK and one of the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects. Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and a joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity of around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.
Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world‑class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure and shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday
* 7 % employer pension contributions
* Employee assistance programme (EAP)
* Employee benefits scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Save as you earn
* Free onsite parking (role specific)
* Business health insurance
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
* Construction
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