Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced

Production Manager

with a strong background in

sheet metal fabrication

to join our growing team.
This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, responsible for managing day-to-day production, ensuring quality standards, and delivering work on time and within budget.

You'll lead a team of around

30 skilled shopfloor staff

, plan workloads effectively, and drive continuous improvement across operations. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, along with the ability to solve technical and organisational challenges quickly.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all production activities within the sheet metal fabrication department. Plan and schedule work orders to ensure

on-time delivery

. Identify and resolve

production bottlenecks

, re-prioritising work as needed. Oversee

preventive maintenance

and ensure machinery uptime. Coordinate

subcontractors

for surface finishing and outsourced processes. Implement

continuous improvement initiatives

(Lean, Kaizen, 5S). Analyse production data using ERP systems to improve efficiency and output. Ensure compliance with

health & safety

and quality standards. Motivate, coach, and lead shopfloor teams to achieve business goals. Collaborate with management on

capacity planning

, investment decisions, and automation opportunities. Balance

customer demand

with production capability and staffing levels. Participate in

tour planning

and resource optimisation.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum

5 years' supervisory or management experience

in a sheet metal fabrication environment. Strong working knowledge of

fabrication machinery

(press brakes, lasers, punches, welders, etc.). Proven experience in

planning work orders

and achieving

on-time delivery

. Good

mechanical knowledge

to resolve small equipment issues. Experience managing

subcontractors

and external finishing suppliers. Evidence of implementing

process improvements

and driving

continuous improvement

. Preferably broad knowledge of

ISO 9001

standards and associated

quality systems and methods

. Strong

leadership and communication skills

, capable of managing teams of 20-40 people. Proficient in

ERP systems

and confident using IT for planning, reporting, and analysis. Data-driven approach to problem solving and performance improvement. Ability to balance customer priorities with production targets. Positive, proactive attitude with a genuine interest in

business growth and innovation

.

Desirable (Not Essential)

Experience working in a

multi-site manufacturing environment

. Exposure to

automation technologies

and modern manufacturing systems. Valid

forklift truck licence

.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and performance-related incentives. Opportunity to shape production strategy and influence key business decisions. Supportive, forward-thinking management team. Modern facilities and the chance to implement real improvements.

Keywords (for visibility):

Production Manager | Fabrication | Sheet Metal | Manufacturing | Engineering | Continuous Improvement | ISO9001 | ERP | Team Leadership | Maintenance | Planning | Process Improvement | Lean Manufacturing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 38,000.00-48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Application question(s):

Have you ever worked for Acegate (Manufacturing) Ltd before
Experience:

Sheet Metal Fabrication: 5 years (required)
Language:

English at native level (required)
Work Location: In person