Production Manager

Journey Live; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily workshop operations across fabrication, welding, carpentry, painting, assembly, and finishing in Birmingham. You will drive schedules, allocate resources, and align manufacturing priorities to meet project milestones.

You will collaborate with Design, Engineering, Procurement, PM, and Installation teams, applying Lean practices to raise productivity, quality, and cost efficiency while ensuring HSE compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Production or Manufacturing Manager in fabrication or bespoke production.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, assembly.
• Experience in production planning, capacity management, scheduling.
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, RCA, and continuous improvement knowledge.
• Able to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP or production planning systems.
• Degree or equivalent in Engineering/Manufacturing/Production Management desirable.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily workshop operations across fabrication, welding, carpentry, paint, assembly, and finishing.
• Develop and monitor production schedules, resource allocation, and manufacturing priorities.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Procurement, PM, and Installation teams to ensure project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and process optimisation to improve productivity, quality, and cost.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, quality standards and procedures.
• Monitor production KPIs, labour utilisation, material consumption, and manufacturing performance.
• Manage workshop resources, equipment, subcontractors, and inventory for efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop production teams fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Identify risks, resolve issues, and support value engineering throughout lifecycle.

Skills

Production management

Fabrication & manufacturing

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

ER P/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Drawing interpretation

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor-level or equivalent in Engineering/Manufacturing/Production Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily workshop operations across fabrication, welding, carpentry, paint, assembly, and finishing.
• Develop and monitor production schedules, resource allocation, and manufacturing priorities to meet project milestones.
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and Installation teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and process optimisation techniques to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Monitor production KPIs, labour utilisation, material consumption, and manufacturing performance, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Manage workshop resources, equipment, subcontractors, and inventory to maximise operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop production teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify manufacturing risks, resolve production issues proactively, and support value engineering throughout the production lifecycle.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager role within fabrication, engineering, manufacturing, or bespoke production.
• Strong technical knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated experience in production planning, capacity management, workflow optimisation, and resource scheduling.
• Sound understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP or production planning systems.
• Degree, HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Production Management is desirable.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification is advantageous.

Contract Type: Full-time Permanent contract

Location: Birmingham

Ideal start date: 15 September 2026 (flexibility available for the right candidate)

Salary Pay Range

£45,000 — £55,000 GBP

About Journey

The Multidimensional Experience Agency

Journey is a global design and innovation agency shaping the future through multidimensional experiences (MDX) that connect people, brands, and culture.

Our layered MDX approach crafts story-driven, sensory-rich engagement across physical, immersive, digital, and virtual spaces—fuelled by creative and technological innovation.

Born from a legacy of pioneering studios, Journey blends strategic thinking with deep creative expertise to deliver solutions across industries.

Journey’s MDX approach fuels growth and forges lasting value for audiences and partners, by creating cultural connections that resonate with impact.

Start your journey here www.journey.world