Production Manager

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Production Manager to enhance operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this pivotal role, you will lead daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your leadership will be key in fostering a collaborative team atmosphere, meeting production targets, and implementing lean practices. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company that values quality and efficiency. If you are passionate about production management and ready to take on new challenges, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in production management, preferably in manufacturing.
• Background in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations ensuring safety and efficiency in production.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and workloads effectively.
• Monitor product quality and enforce quality checks.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations

Data-Driven Mindset

Coaching Teams

Collaborative Problem-Solving

Education

HNC in Engineering

HNC in Manufacturing

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead daily operations in a manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for driving safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across all production activities.

Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with health and safety standards.
• Report and investigate incidents; lead Toolbox Talks.
• Promote accountability and teamwork.
• Lead by example in attendance, discipline, and workplace standards.
• Support, coach, and review performance of team members.

Production & Process Improvement

• Meet daily output and quality targets through strong floor presence.
• Set and track KPIs for production performance.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and workloads efficiently.
• Lead lean initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Balance production lines and eliminate process bottlenecks.

Quality Assurance

• Monitor product quality and reduce rework.
• Enforce raw material and in-process quality checks.
• Improve Right First Time (RFT) performance and product yield.

Training & Development

• Keep training records and SOPs updated.
• Identify training needs and run effective inductions.

Cost & Budget Management

• Ensure production stays within budget.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and reduce waste.
• Track and report key financial and operational metrics.

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on safety, quality, and performance.
• Proven ability to coach teams and embed lean practices.
• Collaborative approach to problem-solving and improvement.

Experience & Qualifications

• Significant experience in production management (preferably in manufacturing).
• Background in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• HNC or above in Engineering, Manufacturing, or similar.
• Familiar with ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Strong focus on health, safety, and compliance.