Production Manager

Jenrick Engineering; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Dudley is looking for a Production Manager to oversee daily operations and lead the production team. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience within manufacturing, preferably in food/FMCG, and a strong focus on health and safety standards. This role involves enhancing efficiency and developing future leaders within the team and offers a competitive salary of £50,000.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within manufacturing environments - ideally food/FMCG.
• Strong focus on health & safety and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the Production Team and operations.
• Ensure all production meets quality standards and safety regulations.
• Support and develop Team Leaders and Deputies.
• Reduce downtime and improve efficiency using lean tools.

Skills

Leadership experience within manufacturing environments

People leadership skills

Improvement tools knowledge (5S, SMED, Lean)

Proactive improvement approach

Health & safety focus

Job description

Overview

Job: Production Manager

Shifts: Monday - Friday DAYS

Location: Dudley

Salary: 50,000

Role summary

I'm currently recruiting for a Production Manager for a manufacturing company based in Dudley. The role involves overseeing the daily operations, ensuring safety, smooth running and high standards. You will have experience within manufacturing environments and be a hands-on leader with strong people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the Production Team - overseeing staff, operations (from intake to despatch), health & safety, quality, hygiene, security, and cleanliness
• Ensure all production meets company quality standards, food safety regulations, and customer expectations
• Support and develop Team Leaders and Deputies, helping them grow and plan for future leadership roles
• Track and report on performance, including downtime and efficiency
• Reduce downtime and improve efficiency using lean tools like 5S and SMED
• Introduce effective and sustainable improvements to processes and procedures
• Ensure a safe working environment, acting quickly on any health & safety issues
• Lead problem-solving activities to find and fix root causes of issues
• Work with Team Leaders to ensure smooth and clear shift handovers

Ideal Candidate

• Proven leadership experience within manufacturing environments - ideally food/FMCG
• Strong people leadership skills
• Familiar with improvement tools like 5S, SMED, Lean, or similar
• Proactive and always looking for ways to improve
• Local - ideally within 30 minutes from site
• Strong focus on health & safety and food safety standards

How to apply

Please send your updated CV to the advert now!