Head of Production
Location: Southampton
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + £5k Car Allowance + progression to Site Manager
Are you a Production Manager with a background in maintenance engineering and experience working in the heavy engineering sector?
Do you want to progress into a Site Manager role?
An excellent opportunity is available to step into a Site Manager position and autonomously run the flagship site of an established and growing company based out of Southampton Docks.
The company has a turnover of circa £1bn per annum and operates in one of the UK’s fastest growing & sustainable sectors. They are undergoing significant growth with new sites opened this year and significant investment at existing facilities. Due to this growth & expansion, we are seeking a Site Manager to lead one of our key sites in the South.
Responsibilities:
* Manage an experienced team covering production, maintenance, export, and procurement.
* Have full autonomy in day‑to‑day work.
* Report key metrics to the Group Operations Manager to support decision making at the group level.
* Receive full industry, systems, and export training.
Position Details:
* Head of Production / Site Manager
* Step up to Site Manager with full autonomy
* Lead an experienced and multidisciplined team
* Full industry training available
Requirements:
* Experience working as a Production Manager / Head of Production / Site Manager.
* Experience in the heavy engineering or similar industry.
* Competent understanding of maintenance engineering.
* Excellent leadership abilities.
* Seeking a role offering full autonomy and further development.
Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Please apply via this advert or send an enquiry through the Fusion Talent website.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Manufacturing, Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing, and Shipbuilding
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