Production Manager
Location: Leamington Spa
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum + benefits
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to join a well-established SME manufacturing organisation based in Leamington Spa. This permanent role is responsible for planning, organising, and controlling manufacturing operations to ensure products are produced safely, on time, to the required quality standards and at the correct cost.
Operating within a fast-paced SME environment, the Production Manager will take full responsibility for managing and leading a production team of approximately 20 employees. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong people management, operational planning, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving efficient, lean, compliant production performance and continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities of the Production Manager:
Lead and manage day-to-day production operations within a fast-paced SME environment
Plan and deliver production schedules to meet customer demand, quality standards, and cost targets
Manage, motivate, and develop a production team of approximately 20 employees
Drive operational efficiency by monitoring workflow, labour, and machine utilisation
Identify and resolve production issues, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies
Take ownership of Health & Safety across the site, ensuring full compliance with UK legislation
Promote a strong safety culture through risk assessments, training, and safe working practices
Ensure products consistently meet quality standards, addressing defects and rework proactively
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to improve output, reduce waste and minimise downtime
Work closely with purchasing, sales, and senior management to support smooth order fulfilment
Provide clear reporting and updates on production performance, risks, and improvements
The ideal Production Manager:
Proven experience within a manufacturing or assembly environment
Demonstrable experience managing a factory or production team
Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practice
Experience conducting risk assessments and managing Health & Safety compliance
Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills
Ability to make effective operational decisions under pressure
Experienced user of IT systems, including warehousing and stock control systems
NEBOSH, IOSH or similar Health & Safety qualification
Experience within a similar industry environment
Exposure to lean manufacturing methodologies, with 5S and/or Six Sigma experience viewed as a significant advantage to support continuous improvement initiatives
Working knowledge of quality systems such as ISO standards
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8am-4:30pm 2x tea breaks of 15 minutes (30-minute break unpaid)
Friday 8am-1pm
Benefits
Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
Life assurance – 2x annual salary
Holiday allowance – 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays (Christmas shutdown uses 2.5 days annual leave)
Long service days – an extra day of leave for every 5 years’ service
Long service awards – every five years
Sick pay – up to 22 days following successful completion of 6-month probation
Company bonus – dependent on company profitability
Full induction and ongoing training
Workwear provided
Eye test and contribution towards glasses
Paid volunteering days
Join Us in Driving Operational Excellence
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and growing organisation where production performance, safety and continuous improvement are at the heart of the business. If you are a proactive Production Manager who thrives in a hands-on leadership role and is passionate about building high-performing teams and safe, efficient operations, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your production management career. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence