Head of Production

Fusion Talent; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Head of Production to oversee a skilled team in Southampton. This position offers full autonomy in managing daily operations and a pathway to becoming a Site Manager. The ideal candidate has experience in production management within the heavy engineering sector and demonstrates strong leadership capabilities. Competitive salary, training, and development opportunities are provided, making this a significant career advancement chance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Production Manager, Head of Production, or Site Manager.
• Background in the heavy engineering industry.
• Competent understanding of maintenance engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team responsible for production and maintenance.
• Autonomously run the site and report key metrics.
• Provide leadership and training to team members.

Skills

Excellent leadership abilities

Maintenance engineering

Team management

Job description

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