Fabrication Team Supervisor / Leader / Workshop Production Manager Location: Oldbury Salary: £38,000 - £60,000+ per annum (Negotiable depending on experience) Position: Permanent, Full-Time We are recruiting for a newly created leadership position within an established engineering and fabrication business in Oldbury. Due to ongoing operational expansion, our client requires a dedicated individual to take responsibility for shopfloor fabrication operations and daily workflow. Because this is a brand-new position within the business, our client is flexible regarding the exact level of experience. We are keen to speak with both established Workshop Managers seeking a new challenge and highly skilled, time-served Fabricator/Welders looking to take their first step up into a supervisory or Team Leader role. The salary and overall package will be structured to match the successful candidate's practical experience and managerial scope. Key Responsibilities * Supervise day-to-day shopfloor operations, allocating work to fabricators and monitoring job progress. * Read and interpret complex technical engineering drawings to ensure correct specifications are met. * Maintain quality control across all MIG, TIG, and structural fabrication work. * Identify shopfloor bottlenecks and adjust production schedules to hit delivery targets. * Enforce health and safety standards, risk assessments, and correct equipment usage. * Act as the practical link between the workshop floor, office management, and senior leadership. * For candidates entering at a senior level: handle material scheduling, capacity planning, and job costing. Requirements * A solid, time-served trade background in welding and fabrication (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience). * Proven ability to read and work directly from technical engineering drawings. * Previous supervisory experience, or a clear track record as a senior fabricator ready to move into team management. * Strong practical knowledge of workshop safety, quality standards, and fabrication techniques. * Clear communication skills and a direct, practical approach to problem-solving. Package & Benefits * Salary tailored to experience level (£38k - £48k for Team Leaders stepping up; £48k - £60k+ for experienced Production Managers). * Standard company pension scheme. * On-site parking. * Clean, well-equipped workshop environment with steady investment in tooling and facilities