Production Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £50,000 per annum DOE
Mon-Fri- Permanent position
We are working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Birmingham who are looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager. This is a key leadership role responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling manufacturing operations to ensure products are delivered on time, to quality, and at optimal cost, while leading and developing a high-performing production team.
Key Responsibilities
People & Leadership
* Lead and develop a culture of accountability across the production function
* Ensure effective resource planning to cover planned and unplanned events (absences, holidays, training, breakdowns, etc.)
* Manage and develop the production management team in line with skills matrices and performance development processes
* Lead and support return-to-work meetings, disciplinary, grievance, and investigation processes in line with company procedures
* Organise, chair, and participate in management meetings as required
* Audit management teams to ensure compliance with SOPs, best practice, and operational standards
* Ensure first-line operator maintenance activities are carried out effectively
Health, Safety, Environment & Wellbeing
* Lead and coach accident investigations and corrective action teams
* Manage and maintain risk assessment programmes
* Identify and implement health & safety improvements
* Act as a key member of Fire, First Aid, and Emergency Response systems
* Manage toolbox talks and regular safety briefings
* Actively participate in Health & Safety management meetings
* Support inductions for new management team members
* Identify and implement relevant health & safety training requirements
* Benchmark and drive health & safety best practice
Quality, Cost & Delivery
* Monitor quality, delivery, and productivity data, identifying trends and driving improvement
* Ensure corrective action reports (CARs) are raised and closed effectively
* Liaise closely with Quality teams on quality-related issues
* Lead structured problem-solving activities to deliver sustainable solutions
* Identify and implement cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
* Raise capital expenditure requests where equipment or process improvements are identified
* Ensure products are delivered to the next process to achieve 100% On Time In Full (OTIF) performance
Requirements
* Proven experience in a Production / Manufacturing Management role
* Strong leadership and people management skills
* Solid understanding of health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement
* Confident in leading investigations, audits, and improvement projects
* Data-driven with the ability to analyse performance and implement change
* Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £50,000 Depending on experience
* Permanent role within a stable and growing manufacturing business
* Opportunity to make a real impact on performance, culture, and operational excellence