Production Manager - Metal Fabrication in Dudley, West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; Dudley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business in Dudley seeks a Production Manager to lead fabrication and welding operations during a significant growth phase. Candidates should have proven leadership experience in engineering environments, with a strong technical understanding of welding procedures. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to influence operations and improve processes in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term incentive potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading fabrication or welding teams in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience working in a BS EN1090 environment or facilitating accreditation.
• Strong technical understanding of steelwork, welding procedures and QA standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leading fabrication or welding teams

Technical understanding of welding procedures

Process improvement

Effective resource planning

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub, with an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals and 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs. We focus on Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies such as EV, Battery and Fusion.

Production Manager – Fabrication & Engineering Services

Location: West Midlands

Salary: Competitive salary + benefits

We are a well‑established engineering business entering a major new growth phase and investing in people, process and equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of day‑to‑day fabrication activities while shaping how production evolves over the next few years.

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
• Experience working in a BS EN1090 environment or facilitating 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

If you are 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.