Director of Production

Rise Technical Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Production to lead their fabrication operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing a large team, ensuring production efficiency, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. With a focus on innovation and excellence, you'll drive performance across various demanding projects in sectors like power generation and petrochemical. Join a company renowned for its commitment to quality and expertise, where your leadership will directly impact their continued growth and success.

Qualifications

• Strong fabrication and welding bias with experience in tube/plate fabrication.
• Able to confidently read and interpret detailed engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all workshop activity including platers, fitters, and welders.
• Manage workshop load planning, capacity, and scheduling across multiple projects.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Job description

Director of Production
(Fabrication)
67,000 - 72,000 + Benefits + premium overtime
Location - Walsall
On offer is a new leadership position to support our growth and enhance our operational structure. As Director of Production (Fabrication), you will take a strategic and hands-on role in overseeing all aspects of fabrication production, driving performance, and ensuring we continue to meet our exceptional standards.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Human Resources Assistants, Production Planners, Production Managers, 4-5 Supervisors and Circa 70 Workshop Operatives as well as ensuring production runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely.

This company prides itself on being industry leaders in high-integrity fabrication, welding, and tube manipulation. Established in the 1970's they are a UK leader I their field and looking to further expand.

With deep expertise in sectors such as power generation, petrochemical, oil & gas, process plant, environmental, and nuclear, their reputation is built on quality, precision, and trust.

If you're looking to be part of a company that values quality, innovation, and expertise. You'll lead teams working on some of the most demanding and rewarding fabrication projects in the UK and beyond - all while enjoying competitive pay, structured overtime, and excellent benefits.

The Role

• Oversee all workshop activity, including: platers, fitters, tube manipulators, welders, general operatives, and apprentices
• Ensure smooth progression of work packages and delivery of production targets
• Manage workshop load planning, capacity, and scheduling across multiple projects
• Liaise regularly with customers, QA, NDT, and Commercial teams
• Provide leadership on health & safety, quality assurance, and compliance standards
• Lead and implement succession planning and training for staff and apprentices

The person

• Strong fabrication and welding bias with experience in tube/plate fabrication
• Able to confidently read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• A proven leader, able to manage multidisciplinary teams and liaise with all levels of the organisation
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable taking initiative and operating with a high level of autonomy
• Experience working in a heavy engineering/manufacturing SME environment

Reference Number - BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Christopher Palmer at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.