Production Manager - SME Manufacturing & Engineering

Lord Search & Selection; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing industry seeks a Production Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring quality and performance in a dynamic environment. The role involves leading a motivated team and implementing process improvements within a growing SME structure, presenting a great opportunity to shape future outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive salary + benefits

Operational leadership role with autonomy

Supportive team environment

Career potential and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Production or Operations Management role in manufacturing.
• Background in metal forming or assembly is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate production across multiple cells and processes.
• Drive daily performance on output, quality, safety, and delivery.
• Identify and deliver process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

KPI Management

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Team Motivation

Job description

Production Manager - SME Manufacturing & Engineering

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Lord Search & Selection provided pay range

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Base pay range

Production Operations Leadership within Metals-based Manufacturing

West Midlands | Full-Time On-Site

Competitive Salary up to £55K + Strong Benefits

Can you lead from the front and drive performance in a fast-paced, multi-process manufacturing environment? We're looking for a dynamic Production Manager to take control of daily operations, energise the shopfloor, and help us deliver outstanding quality and service across multiple sectors.

About the Business

This established SME manufactures high-quality pressed, fabricated, and welded assemblies for a wide mix of industries including automotive, off-highway, and aerospace. With strong order books, investment in new kit, and a growing team, it's a great time to join and help shape the next phase of growth.

Your Role

As Production Manager, you'll be responsible for running the day-to-day manufacturing operation-leading teams, improving processes, and ensuring that every job hits spec, hits schedule, and hits the mark.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate production across multiple cells and processes (presswork, fabrication, welding)
• Drive daily performance on output, quality, safety, and delivery
• Develop a strong, motivated shopfloor team with clear goals and accountability
• Identify and deliver process improvements-lean, flow, waste reduction
• Work closely with planning, engineering, and quality to ensure smooth workflow and issue resolution

What You'll Bring

• Solid experience in a hands-on Production or Operations Management role in a fabrication or engineering environment
• Background in metal forming, welding, or assembly is a strong advantage
• Natural leader-firm but fair, clear communicator, builds trust and respect on the shopfloor
• Strong understanding of KPI management, workflow planning, and lean principles
• Calm under pressure, sleeves rolled up, and driven to deliver results

What's On Offer

• Operational leadership role in a busy, growing SME with lots of autonomy
• Scope to make real improvements and leave your mark
• Supportive team, strong customer base, and real career potential
• Competitive salary + benefits

Ready to take charge and make production flow like clockwork?

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion quoting reference number 10019.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Manufacturing, and Production

• Industries

  Fabricated Metal Products and Manufacturing

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