Production Manager

Emtec Group; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day week

25 days holiday

Holiday swap

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Career development

Wellness portal

Employee discounts

Job summary

Emtec Group in Coatbridge is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the day‑to‑day operations of our off‑site manufacturing facility. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to ensure safe production, on‑time delivery and high‑quality output.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, strong planning and problem‑solving skills, and a practical, solutions‑focused approach to keep projects moving. You’ll drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in steel fabrication or related manufacturing environments.
• Mechanical/HVAC background with knowledge of pipework systems.
• Mechanical and electrical estimation skills.
• Strong production planning and resource management.
• Understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Health & safety and quality awareness.
• Ability to collaborate with technical, project and commercial teams.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to keeping production moving.
• Good IT skills including Office and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production, coordinating people, materials and resources to meet programme requirements.
• Plan workloads and production activities to maximise efficiency and keep projects on schedule.
• Lead and support the production team, maintaining high standards of performance, safety and quality.
• Collaborate with Digital, Design, Project and Commercial teams from design to delivery.
• Monitor progress, resolve production issues and identify risks or bottlenecks early.
• Manage materials, equipment and subcontracted activities to support production requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement across productivity, quality and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure finished products meet client requirements, specifications and industry standards.

Skills

Steel fabrication

HVAC background

Estimation skills

Production planning

Manufacturing processes

Safety awareness

Cross-functional work

MS Excel

Driving licence

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Coatbridge

Sauter Off-site Manufacturing, part of the Sauter Group of companies, provides clients with an efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional on-site production and assembly. From our Coatbridge facility, we manufacture off‑site solutions for building services projects throughout the UK.

We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to join our team and take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of our manufacturing facility.

Working closely with the Off‑site Manufacturing Manager and our Digital and Technical teams, you’ll play a key role in ensuring production runs safely and efficiently, projects stay on programme and our teams have everything they need to deliver a high-quality product.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading day-to-day production, coordinating people, materials and resources to meet programme requirements.
• Planning workloads and production activities to maximise efficiency and keep projects on schedule.
• Leading and supporting the production team, maintaining high standards of performance, safety and quality.
• Working closely with Digital, Design, Project and Commercial teams from design through manufacture to delivery.
• Monitoring progress, resolving production issues and identifying potential risks or bottlenecks early.
• Managing materials, equipment and subcontracted activities to support production requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement across productivity, quality and manufacturing processes.
• Ensuring finished products meet client requirements, specifications and relevant industry standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience within steel fabrication, mechanical engineering, building services or a related manufacturing environment.
• A mechanical/HVAC background, with a good understanding of mechanical schematics and pipework systems.
• Mechanical and Electrical estimation skills
• Strong production planning, organisation and resource management skills.
• A good understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Strong health & safety and quality awareness.
• The ability to work effectively with technical, project and commercial teams.
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach to keeping production moving.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• A full UK driving licence.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience within Off‑Site Manufacturing (OSM) or building services modularisation, including plant skids, service modules or plant/energy centres.
• Responsible Welding Coordinator (RWC) experience or welding coordination knowledge.
• AutoCAD experience.
• An understanding of structural steelwork, loads and calculations.
• Estimating or commercial experience.

What's In It for You

• Attractive Salary: with a 4-day working week Monday to Thursday
• Generous Holidays: 25 days of holiday (inclusive of public holiday) based on a 4 day working week.
• Holiday Purchase/Sell Scheme: Additional flexibility to suit your needs.
• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Development Opportunities: Excellent training and support for career growth.
• Wellness Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellness portal.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from our Employee Discounts Platform.

You’ll be joining a team that’s genuinely supportive, down‑to‑earth and focused on doing things properly with plenty of opportunity to develop as we continue to grow.

Emtec Group is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.