Production Manager - Engineering

Holdich Recruitment Ltd; Tetford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension

Death in service x 2

Job summary

Holdich Recruitment Ltd. represents a client in the UK seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee engineering workshops, assembly and finishing operations.

The role requires strong leadership to align senior management with supervisors, ensuring safe, efficient production and the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities include workshop operations, production planning and control, team development, and maintaining quality, health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Manager in engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and people management.
• Knowledge of HSE and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering workshops and fabrication.
• Plan and control production schedules.
• Lead and develop the production team.
• Ensure safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

People management

Engineering background

Leadership

Production planning

Job description

Our client is a very successful, unique, international engineering company who manufacture bespoke machinery for a large portfolio of customers throughout the UK.

The operation in Thetford employs 80 dedicated and loyal staff and the company is riding high at the moment with an annual turnover of over 20 million pounds per year.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, an experienced Production Manager with a background in engineering or manufacturing is required to oversee engineering workshops, managing fabrication, welding, installation and finishing operations.

This is a key leadership role, acting as the link between senior management and department supervisors to ensure production runs safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Workshop Operations
• Production Planning & Control
• Leadership & Team Development
• Quality, Health & Safety
• Performance & Continuous Improvement

We are looking for someone who can combine strong people management skills with a practical understanding of engineering production.

• Salary to suit experience
• Contributory Pension
• Death in service x 2