Head of Production & Quality

Pertemps Birmingham Industrial; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Production and Quality to lead their operations. This full-time role involves overseeing production and quality departments, ensuring targets are met while driving performance improvements. The successful candidate will collaborate with leadership to uphold company values and implement strategies for operational excellence. With a competitive salary and the opportunity to shape the future of the business, this position is ideal for a dynamic leader passionate about quality and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Company Pension

Flexible Working Hours

Early Finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced production and quality environment.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, ideally machining and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Business Area Managers across production and quality.
• Manage IATF business system and internal audit programmes.
• Promote and uphold all Health & Safety standards in production areas.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Conflict Resolution

Customer-Facing Skills

Operational Excellence

Education

IOSH Training

Certified IATF Auditor

Job description

Head of Production & Quality

£70,000-£80,000 DOE
Birmingham
Permanent Opportunity
Mon-Fri

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Production and Quality to join a well-established manufacturer based in Birmingham. This is a full-time, senior leadership role offering a competitive salary and the chance to play a pivotal part in the future success of the business.

The Role:

As a key member of the on-site leadership team, you will oversee both the Production and Quality departments, ensuring delivery and quality targets are met in line with customer expectations and business objectives. Working closely with other department heads, you'll help drive performance, implement improvements, and uphold the company's vision and values.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as a core member of the leadership team, collaborating to achieve company goals
2. Lead and support Business Area Managers across production and quality
3. Oversee daily operations in both Production and Quality departments
4. Hold regular production reviews to ensure output aligns with planning
5. Identify labour requirements and manage resource planning
6. Act as key customer contact for escalated concerns
7. Manage IATF business system and internal audit programmes
8. Develop and manage department budgets (Production, Quality, Maintenance)
9. Ensure 5C standards are maintained throughout the factory
10. Work closely with Sales to support customer delivery and quality needs
11. Support new product and process introductions into manufacturing
12. Promote and uphold all Health & Safety standards in production areas
13. Identify risks and communicate with senior leadership
14. Support, develop, and create succession plans for your teams

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a fast-paced production and quality environment
• IOSH trained (essential)
• Experience in managing machining, assembly and test operations
• Certified IATF Auditor
• Strong customer-facing skills, particularly around escalations and improvement initiatives
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, ideally machining and assembly
• Skilled in driving continuous improvement strategies
• Confident communicator with strong leadership and conflict resolution skills

Salary & Location:

• £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience
• Based in Birmingham
• Full-time permanent position
• 39 hours per week
• Flexible working hours between 7am/9am start
• Early finish Fridays
• Company pension

If you're a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence and quality, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this exciting opportunity in confidence. Contact Jodie Hodgson at Pertemps Birmingham.