Production Manager
CV-LibraryS60, Templeborough, RotherhampermanentPosted: 6 November 2026
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Highly Competitive salary DOE plus annual profit share bonus.
Rotherham, S60 (Close to Meadowhall, Sheffield)
Company: Part of WEC Group - MTL Advanced is a Yorkshire-based steel engineering and manufacturing company operating from a 300,000 sq. ft. facility in Rotherham.
Role:
The Production Manager role is a highly visible and inclusive leader, reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will inspire positive change and drive efficiency within a modern, purpose-built manufacturing site (67,000sqft), kitted out with state-of-the-art Welding bays, Press and CNC machining centres. You will be at the forefront of leading a dedicated, highly skilled and diverse team.
The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the manufacturing processes and managing the 70 strong production team.
This role ensures that production runs efficiently on time, and within budget, while maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring the safety of our valued workforce.
Responsibilities:
* Collaboratively manage your team’s performance (Operatives, Team Leaders and Supervisors)
* Provide maximum efficiency in the production process.
* Create plans to effectively produce customer orders ‘On time and In Full’
* Monitor documentation; correctly record process times and maintain high standards of workmanship.
* Ensure maintenance faults and problems are reported, and fixes are expedited to completion.
* Ensure team is working safely and responsibly through monitoring and auditing against health and safety legislation and company policy.
* Report and investigate accidents and incidents inclusive of corrective actions
* Ensure excellent communication pathways both up and down stream within your department, and across other departments.
* Conduct counselling’s and disciplinary proceedings.
* Drive improvements in efficiencies throughout your department.
Experience & Knowledge Required
* Background in fabrication and welding within a manufacturing environment is essential.
* Experience in mid to high-volume production manufacturing.
* Strong leadership experience managing teams of up to 100 employees.
* Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
* Proven track record of delivering Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost KPIs.
* Effective communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
* Adaptable, results-driven, and confident in solving operational challenges.
* Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas.
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Competitive salary
* 33 days holiday (including statutory Public Holidays)
* Secure onsite free parking
* Life Assurance plan (Death in Service)
* Monthly Prize Draw
* Company pension plan
* Costco Membership
* Reduced gym membership
* Healthcare Scheme
* Colleague Referral Programme: we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team
Highly Competitive salary DOE plus annual profit share bonus.
Rotherham, S60 (Close to Meadowhall, Sheffield)
Company: Part of WEC Group - MTL Advanced is a Yorkshire-based steel engineering and manufacturing company operating from a 300,000 sq. ft. facility in Rotherham.
Role:
The Production Manager role is a highly visible and inclusive leader, reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will inspire positive change and drive efficiency within a modern, purpose-built manufacturing site (67,000sqft), kitted out with state-of-the-art Welding bays, Press and CNC machining centres. You will be at the forefront of leading a dedicated, highly skilled and diverse team.
The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the manufacturing processes and managing the 70 strong production team.
This role ensures that production runs efficiently on time, and within budget, while maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring the safety of our valued workforce.
Responsibilities:
* Collaboratively manage your team’s performance (Operatives, Team Leaders and Supervisors)
* Provide maximum efficiency in the production process.
* Create plans to effectively produce customer orders ‘On time and In Full’
* Monitor documentation; correctly record process times and maintain high standards of workmanship.
* Ensure maintenance faults and problems are reported, and fixes are expedited to completion.
* Ensure team is working safely and responsibly through monitoring and auditing against health and safety legislation and company policy.
* Report and investigate accidents and incidents inclusive of corrective actions
* Ensure excellent communication pathways both up and down stream within your department, and across other departments.
* Conduct counselling’s and disciplinary proceedings.
* Drive improvements in efficiencies throughout your department.
Experience & Knowledge Required
* Background in fabrication and welding within a manufacturing environment is essential.
* Experience in mid to high-volume production manufacturing.
* Strong leadership experience managing teams of up to 100 employees.
* Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
* Proven track record of delivering Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost KPIs.
* Effective communicator with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
* Adaptable, results-driven, and confident in solving operational challenges.
* Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas.
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Competitive salary
* 33 days holiday (including statutory Public Holidays)
* Secure onsite free parking
* Life Assurance plan (Death in Service)
* Monthly Prize Draw
* Company pension plan
* Costco Membership
* Reduced gym membership
* Healthcare Scheme
* Colleague Referral Programme: we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team