Production Manager in Grantham - Bennett & Game Recruitment

Position: Production Manager
Location: Grantham
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

A well-established, family-run engineering business is seeking an experienced Production Manager to take ownership of workshop operations and drive production.

This is a hands-on leadership role, perfect for someone with a strong background in fabrication, welding, laser cutting, CNC machining, or related manufacturing disciplines.

Overview

• Lead and manage a team of approximately 15 production staff across fabrication, welding, laser cutting, and machining
• Oversee all aspects of production including quality control, HSE compliance, and operational efficiency
• Implement processes to maximise productivity, efficiency, and output quality
• Collaborate with management and shopfloor teams to plan, schedule, and deliver production targets
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the workshop
• Maintain high standards of safety, organisation, and team performance

Requirements

• Strong practical background in fabrication, welding, laser cutting, CNC machining, or related engineering disciplines
• Proven experience managing teams in a workshop or production environment
• Hands-on understanding of health & safety regulations, quality control, and continuous improvement processes
• Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams

Salary and benefits

• ?£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
• Monday-Thursday 07:00-17.15. Friday 07:00-13:00
• Competitive benefits package
• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Influence production strategy and shape workshop performance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Product training and ongoing development
• Christmas shutdown

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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