Head of Production in Southampton

Head of Production

Location: Southampton

Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 + £5k Car Allowance + progression to Site Manager

Are you a Production Manager with a background in maintenance engineering and experience working in the heavy engineering sector?

Do you want to progress into a Site Manager role?

An excellent opportunity is available to step into a Site Manager position and autonomously run the flagship site of an established and growing company based out of Southampton Docks.

The company has a turnover of circa £1bn per annum and operates in one of the UK’s fastest growing & sustainable sectors. They are undergoing significant growth with new sites opened this year and significant investment at existing facilities. Due to this growth & expansion, we are seeking a Site Manager to lead one of our key sites in the South.

Responsibilities:

• Manage an experienced team covering production, maintenance, export, and procurement.
• Have full autonomy in day‑to‑day work.
• Report key metrics to the Group Operations Manager to support decision making at the group level.
• Receive full industry, systems, and export training.

Position Details:

• Head of Production / Site Manager
• Step up to Site Manager with full autonomy
• Lead an experienced and multidisciplined team
• Full industry training available

Requirements:

• Experience working as a Production Manager / Head of Production / Site Manager.
• Experience in the heavy engineering or similar industry.
• Competent understanding of maintenance engineering.
• Excellent leadership abilities.
• Seeking a role offering full autonomy and further development.

Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Please apply via this advert or send an enquiry through the Fusion Talent website.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Manufacturing, Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing, and Shipbuilding