Production Manager

L-ev8 Recruitment Ltd; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

L-ev8 Recruitment Ltd on behalf of a well‑established engineering and manufacturing organisation in the West Midlands is seeking a hands‑on Production Manager. You will drive production performance, improve efficiency and lead a capable shop‑floor team across multiple processes.

The role reports to the Operations Director and focuses on delivering production plans, reducing waste and boosting on‑time delivery while collaborating with Planning, Quality and Engineering to sustain continuous

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience across multiple processes or manufacturing areas.
• Background in machining/assembly environment advantageous.
• Strong Lean, 5S and continuous improvement skills.
• Experience using production KPIs and daily performance reviews.
• People management experience developing supervisors and shop-floor teams.
• Understanding of production planning and capacity management.
• Experience with ERP systems and maintaining production records.
• Problem-solving to identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production performance reviews and monitor key metrics.
• Drive improvements across safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Develop supervisors, team leaders and shop-floor teams.
• Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Logistics to resolve production issues.
• Deliver production plans and improve on-time delivery and throughput.
• Manage capacity and ensure smooth flow of components through manufacturing processes.

Skills

Production management

Lean manufacturing

People management

Capacity planning

Problem solving

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Production Manager – West Midlands – Up to £52,000 pa + Benefits – REF 088

Up to £52,000 pa + Benefits

Monday – Thursday – 7:30am-4pm

Friday – 7:30am-1pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Manager to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for quality, reliability and technical expertise.

Operating within a multi-process manufacturing environment, our client manufactures engineered products for customers across the UK and international markets. They are looking to appoint a hands-on Production Manager who can drive production performance, improve efficiency and develop a strong, accountable shop-floor team.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take responsibility for day-to-day production across multiple manufacturing and assembly areas. You will play a key role in delivering production plans, improving on-time delivery, managing capacity and ensuring the effective flow of components through the manufacturing process.

The successful candidate will lead daily performance reviews, monitor key production metrics, develop supervisors and team leaders, and drive improvements across safety, quality, cost and delivery. You will also work closely with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Logistics to resolve production issues, reduce waste and improve overall operational performance.

Skills & Experience Needed:

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar manufacturing leadership role
• Experience managing production across multiple processes or manufacturing areas
• Background in machining, die casting, pressing, assembly or a similar engineering environment would be advantageous
• Demonstrable success improving productivity, on-time delivery, quality and production output
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement techniques
• Experience using production KPIs, visual management boards and daily performance reviews
• Confident people manager with experience developing supervisors, team leaders and shop-floor teams
• Good understanding of production planning, capacity management and workflow optimisation
• Experience working with ERP systems and maintaining accurate production records
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify bottlenecks and implement effective corrective actions
• A proactive, hands-on approach to health and safety, quality and workplace standards

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Production Manager to make a real impact within an established manufacturing business, taking ownership of production performance while developing people, improving processes and supporting continued operational improvement.