Production Manager

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