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On-site in Bilbao·Added 5 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)
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- Work mode
- On-site, Bilbao
- Contract
- Permanent
- English
- Required
- Education
- University degree




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Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Joining a consolidated and specialized industrial company.
- Strategic position with direct reporting to Management.
- High level of autonomy and decision-making capacity.
- Technical environment with highly complex industrial projects.
- Competitive compensation package in line with the experience provided.
- Possibility of joining through an overlap period to facilitate the transition and knowledge of the position.
The role
We are looking for a Production Manager with solid experience in custom metal manufacturing environments, capable of combining technical knowledge with team leadership. The selected person will assume integral coordination of production, ensuring compliance with delivery deadlines, quality standards, and the plant's operational efficiency.
What you'll do
Reporting directly to Management, the person hired will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the plant's productive activity, guaranteeing compliance with production, quality, safety, and established deadline objectives. Among their main responsibilities will be:
- Plan and coordinate production based on the order book and commitments made to customers.
- Monitor projects from the launch phase through to their final delivery to manufacturing.
- Coordinate the different production areas involved in metal fabrication, machining, and welding processes.
- Supervise compliance with execution deadlines and ensure correct resource allocation.
- Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 people in the plant.
- Guarantee the correct daily operation of the workshop, promoting order, organization, and compliance with established procedures.
- Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
- Collaborate with Management in the continuous improvement of production processes and in the optimization of operational efficiency.
- Act as a technical and management reference for the manufacturing teams.
Summary
- Lead the production of custom industrial projects
- Key position with a direct impact on plant management
Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Previous experience in responsibility positions within industrial metal manufacturing environments.
- Solid knowledge in heavy boilermaking, welded fabrication, and large-scale parts.
- Experience in made-to-order manufacturing environments and custom projects.
- B2-C1 English level for professional use.
- Experience in production planning, workshop coordination, and project monitoring.
- Ability to lead operational teams and generate commitment in the plant.
- Approachable, decisive, and organized profile with good communication skills.
- Residency in the region or availability to work daily in the area.
Hiring process
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About Michael Page España
Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.
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About the company & team
Industrial company specializing in the custom manufacture of large-scale metal equipment and components, oriented towards high value-added projects for various industrial sectors. The company has a solid track record in the market and is characterized by its technical specialization, customer proximity, and ability to develop personalized solutions.
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