Production Manager

Beason Recruitment Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Production Manager for a vehicle manufacturing workshop in Rugby. The role involves overseeing production planning, health and safety, and stock control within a skilled team. Ideal candidates will have a background in fabrication or vehicle build. This permanent position offers a salary of up to £50,000 and supports a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000

Long-term, secure position

Career growth potential

Positive team culture

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Manager in manufacturing or vehicle build.
• Strong knowledge of welding, fabrication, and ideally bodybuilding or spraying.
• Experience with PPM schedules, stock control, and workshop supervision.
• Proactive, organised, and calm under pressure.
• Confident leading teams and collaborating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day workshop operations.
• Oversee production schedules, stock levels, and maintenance planning.
• Ensure health & safety and quality standards are met.
• Liaise with engineering to ensure smooth builds.
• Open and close the site, monitor output, and remove production bottlenecks.
• Support and motivate the production team to meet deadlines and targets.

Skills

Welding knowledge

Fabrication skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Production Manager - Vehicle Manufacturing Rugby Up to £50,000 Permanent Full-Time

We're looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead the operations of a busy vehicle manufacturing workshop in Rugby. You'll oversee production planning, health & safety, stock control, and preventative maintenance all while supporting a skilled team of fabricators, fitters, welders, commercial bodybuilders and sprayers.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone from a fabrication, commercial vehicle, or bodybuilding background who thrives in a practical environment and enjoys solving problems on the go.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage day-to-day workshop operations


• Oversee production schedules, stock levels, and maintenance planning


• Ensure health & safety and quality standards are met


• Liaise with engineering to ensure smooth builds


• Open and close the site, monitor output, and remove production bottlenecks


• Support and motivate the production team to meet deadlines and targets

What Were Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Production Manager in manufacturing or vehicle build


• Strong knowledge of welding, fabrication, and ideally bodybuilding or spraying


• Experience with PPM schedules, stock control, and workshop supervision


• Proactive, organised, and calm under pressure


• Confident leading teams and collaborating across departments

What's On Offer:

• Salary up to £50,000


• Long-term, secure position with career growth potential


• Positive and supportive team culture


• Real work-life balance not just a buzzword

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Production Manager who wants to be recognised for their leadership, knowledge, and hands‑on expertise.

If this isn't quite right for you, visit beasonrecruitmentgroup.com/candidate-service Answer a few quick questions and schedule a call to discuss your ideal role.

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