Production Manager

Hunter Selection; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Production Manager for a leading manufacturing business. This role involves leadership in production, accountability for quality and efficiency, and the use of process improvement tools. Candidates should possess substantial experience in heavy engineering, ability to manage large teams, and familiarity with union environments. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

Benefits

25 Days + Bank Holidays

Pension

Life Assurance cover

Company sick pay

Career progression opportunities

Car Allowance

Dental cover

Medical Cover

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within heavy engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams in manufacturing.
• Experience working in a unionised environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and engage Production Team Leaders and Operators.
• Ensure daily production plans are followed and achieved.
• Manage recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
• Control departmental budget and manage outwork.
• Utilize Lean tools to drive production improvements.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Team management

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing Tools

Tools

SPC

FMEAs

6S

Lean Sigma

Job description

Production Manager

Birmingham B6

£58,000

Commutable from Birmingham, Dudley, Tamworth, West Bromwich, Walsall

Benefits

• 25 Days + Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Life Assurance cover
• Company sick pay
• Career progression opportunities
• Car Allowance
• Dental cover
• Medical Cover

We’re recruiting a Production Manager to join a well‑established manufacturing business operating on a 4‑on/4‑off shift pattern. In this leadership role, you’ll be responsible for driving production performance, motivating teams, and ensuring high standards of safety, quality and efficiency. The company offers a modern working environment with strong investment in people. A competitive benefits package is included, reflecting their commitment to long‑term employee development and wellbeing.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Will be accountable for leading, motivating and engaging with Production Team Leaders and Production Operators.
• Is accountable for ensuring the daily plan is adhered to, and achieved by the production team.
• Will carry out management responsibilities including recruiting, and training employees; planning, directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Will deploy Engineering Craft and Quality to priorities to ensure Metrics are met.
• Will control departmental budget through the daily flex and management of outwork.
• Will use Process Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Tools such as SPC, FMEAs, 6S and Lean Sigma structured problem solving techniques to drive improvements.

Requirements

• Experience working in a leadership role within a heavy engineering environment such as aerospace, automotive, steel, metal manufacturing.
• Experience managing large teams.
• Experience of working within a unionised environment.

Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling Jack Lavis for this vacancy - on (phone number removed) or by sending your CV directly to him at (url removed).

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.