Production Manager - Metal Fabrication

WR Engineering; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner in engineering is seeking a Production Manager in Kidderminster. The role involves overseeing fabrication and welding operations, leading a skilled team, and driving efficiency while ensuring compliance with international standards. Candidates should have experience in a BS EN1090 environment and a strong technical understanding of welding procedures. Competitive salary and benefits are offered for this important role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term incentive potential

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing fabrication or welding operations.
• Experience in a BS EN1090 environment.
• Strong technical understanding of QA standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fabrication and welding operations to international standards.
• Manage labour, materials, and scheduling through ERP systems.
• Drive workshop efficiency and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership in fabrication or welding teams

Technical understanding of steelwork and welding procedures

Process improvement

Commercial awareness

Effective resource planning

Job description

Overview

Production Manager - Fabrication & Engineering Services
Location: West Midlands
Salary: Competitive salary + benefits

Are you an experienced Production Manager with a background in fabrication and welding, and experience in a BS EN1090 environment or facilitating the accreditation?

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
• Have worked in a BS EN1090 environment or facilitated the accreditation
• 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

Application and employer note

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