Your new company A well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing business based in County Armagh is seeking a Production Manager to join their operations team. Specialising in fabrication and welding, this company is known for delivering high-quality products to a diverse client base. With continued growth and investment, they are now looking for a strong leader to drive operational performance and support the implementation of new systems. Your new role As Production Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the workshop, leading a team of approximately 20 fabricators and welders. You will be tasked with ensuring production targets are consistently met while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. A key focus of this role will be supporting the business in the implementation and optimisation of a new MRP system, helping to streamline production planning, improve visibility, and enhance overall operational performance. Key responsibilities: Managing and coordinating daily production activities across the workshop Leading, motivating, and developing a team of 20+ fabrication and welding staff Ensuring production schedules are delivered on time and in line with customer expectations Supporting the implementation, integration, and ongoing development of an MRP system Working closely with planning, engineering, and senior management to improve workflow and efficiencies Developing and maintaining SOPs, risk assessments, and safe systems of work Monitoring and reporting on KPIs including quality, delivery, and labour efficiency Driving continuous improvement initiatives across all areas of production Ensuring high quality standards are maintained, implementing corrective actions where required Maintaining full compliance with health & safety regulations What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar role within a manufacturing environment Strong background in fabrication and welding operations Experience or exposure to MRP/ERP system implementation or optimisation Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams of 20+ staff Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills A proactive approach to continuous improvement Solid understanding of health & safety in a production setting What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package Working hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00am-4:30pm, Friday 7:00am-1:00pm 28 days annual leave Company pension scheme Opportunity to play a key role in system implementation and operational improvements Long-term career prospects within a stable and growing business. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)