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