Production Manager
Kidderminster
Onsite, general engineering and fabrication
Strong starting salary, pension, private healthcare, 25 days holiday.
Lead from the Front. Drive Performance. Make an Impact.
This is not a sit-back-and-report role.
We're looking for a hands-on Production Manager who thrives on the shop floor-someone who identifies inefficiencies, solves problems quickly, and builds teams that consistently deliver.
You'll take ownership of production performance, ensuring output, quality, and efficiency targets are achieved, while driving the improvements that move the operation forward.
What You'll Be Doing
Own the Operation
Take control of daily production to ensure targets for output, quality, and delivery are consistently met
Maintain flow across the shop floor, removing issues before they impact performance
Optimise the use of labour, machinery, and materials
Turn Data into Action
Use production data and Excel to identify trends, issues, and opportunities
Make informed decisions that improve operational performance
Monitor capacity, output, and downtime, taking action where needed
Drive Continuous Improvement
Challenge existing processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency
Implement and embed better ways of working across production
Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor to identify opportunities
Build a High-Performing Team
Lead, develop, and motivate production teams
Set clear expectations and drive accountability
Create a flexible, multi-skilled workforce through training and development
Collaborate Across the Business
Work closely with Maintenance to maximise equipment uptime
Partner with Procurement to manage material risks
Lead effective production meetings focused on delivery and improvement
Champion Health & Safety
Promote a strong safety culture across all production activities
Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and risk assessments
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar role within manufacturing
Background in steel fabrication or a closely related sector preferred
Strong problem-solving mindset with a solutions-focused approach
Data-driven, with a working knowledge of Excel
Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices
Hands-on leadership style with strong communication skills
Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Why This Role?
This is a role where you can make a visible impact-on performance, on processes, and on people.
If you enjoy being close to the operation, driving improvement, and leading from the front, this opportunity offers real scope to shape and influence how things are done.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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