Production Manager

ASC Connections; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering manufacturer is seeking a Production Manager to drive innovation and quality in their Redditch facility. The ideal candidate will oversee production activities, lead a team, and implement continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with standards. An attractive salary package includes performance incentives and comprehensive benefits. Join a forward-thinking company with a strong commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

7% employer pension contribution

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical assembly and production processes.
• Confident leader with excellent communication and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily production activities to meet output and quality targets.
• Monitor and improve KPIs such as efficiency, scrap rates, and downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives across the production area.

Skills

Mechanical assembly knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Continuous improvement expertise

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Manager - Precision Engineering

Join a globally respected engineering manufacturer driving innovation in high-performance industrial solutions. Based in a modern, well-equipped facility in the West Midlands, this business is known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement, they offer a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where engineering excellence is at the core of everything they do.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily production activities to meet output and quality targets.
• Monitor and improve KPIs such as efficiency, scrap rates, and downtime.
• Lead and develop a team of operatives and team leaders, including performance reviews and training plans.
• Drive continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives across the production area.
• Manage staffing levels, shift cover, and absence processes.
• Collaborate with support functions including Engineering, Quality, HR, and EHS to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

About The Ideal Production Manager

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical assembly and production processes.
• Confident leader with excellent communication and team development skills.
• IT literate, with experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Health cash plan and employee assistance programme.
• Death in service benefit (4x salary).
• Cycle to work and electric car schemes.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and experienced Production Manager to join a stable, forward-thinking business with a strong heritage and a modern outlook.

We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.