Production Engineering Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to the forthcoming departure of the current post-holder, Special Steel Sections Limited is seeking to recruit a Production Engineering Manager to head up the running of its bespoke, hot rolled special steel section manufacturing business based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. The business is 43 years old and successfully sells its products all over the world with a very strong customer base in the US.
The successful candidate will work alongside its Commercial Manager and report directly to the company shareowners. The position requires the successful applicant to take control of the day-to-day production and works function with full site/autonomous responsibility.
Main Duties and Responsibilities to include:
. Production Control
. Production Planning
. Quality Control and Systems
. Health and Safety
. Environmental Systems
. Energy Management
. Cost Controls
. Transport Logistics
. Warehouse Management
. Raw Material and Finished Stock Management
. Engineering and Maintenance
. Tooling Manufacture and Maintenance
. Works Personnel Management
. Development Projects.
. Continuous Improvement
These duties are shown as examples and there is a strong need for a flexible approach to the role.
The company operates on a single daytime shift, with 20 mill operatives.
The preferred candidate should be educated to a minimum HNC engineering level and ideally have a very good knowledge of the hot re-rolling industry. They should be self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team and be prepared to take a very hands-on approach to the role.
Salary Range £55,000-£60,000 depending on experiences. (Bonuses also awarded to reflect profitability).
There is also scope, to quickly progress to the position of General Manager for the business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wolverhampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Engineering Manager roles across Special Steel Sections Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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