Production Manager - Metal Fabrication

Production Manager - Fabrication & Engineering Services Location: West Midlands Salary: Competitive salary + benefits Are you an experienced Production Manager with a background in fabrication, welding, and workshop operations? We're supporting a well-established engineering business entering a major new growth phase - investing in people, process, and equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day fabrication activities while shaping how production evolves over the next few years. What's on offer: Lead and develop a skilled fabrication and welding team Influence operations during a high-growth, investment-driven phase Variety across workshop and site-based engineering projects Competitive package with long-term incentive potential Key focus areas: Oversee fabrication and welding operations to international standards Manage labour, materials, and scheduling through the ERP system Drive workshop efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery Champion 5S, safety, and continuous improvement culture Ensure compliance, documentation, and inspection standards are met You'll bring: Proven experience leading fabrication or welding teams in a manufacturing or engineering environment Strong technical understanding of steelwork, welding procedures, and QA standards Hands-on, people-focused leadership style Demonstrable success improving processes, productivity, and performance Commercial awareness and effective resource planning skills If you're passionate about fabrication excellence and ready to make your mark in a growing engineering business, apply now or message me directly for a confidential conversation. WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy