Production Manager

Production Manager Location: Birmingham Salary: £50,000 per annum DOE Mon-Fri- Permanent position We are working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Birmingham who are looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager. This is a key leadership role responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling manufacturing operations to ensure products are delivered on time, to quality, and at optimal cost, while leading and developing a high-performing production team. Key Responsibilities People & Leadership Lead and develop a culture of accountability across the production function Ensure effective resource planning to cover planned and unplanned events (absences, holidays, training, breakdowns, etc.) Manage and develop the production management team in line with skills matrices and performance development processes Lead and support return-to-work meetings, disciplinary, grievance, and investigation processes in line with company procedures Organise, chair, and participate in management meetings as required Audit management teams to ensure compliance with SOPs, best practice, and operational standards Ensure first-line operator maintenance activities are carried out effectively Health, Safety, Environment & Wellbeing Lead and coach accident investigations and corrective action teams Manage and maintain risk assessment programmes Identify and implement health & safety improvements Act as a key member of Fire, First Aid, and Emergency Response systems Manage toolbox talks and regular safety briefings Actively participate in Health & Safety management meetings Support inductions for new management team members Identify and implement relevant health & safety training requirements Benchmark and drive health & safety best practice Quality, Cost & Delivery Monitor quality, delivery, and productivity data, identifying trends and driving improvement Ensure corrective action reports (CARs) are raised and closed effectively Liaise closely with Quality teams on quality-related issues Lead structured problem-solving activities to deliver sustainable solutions Identify and implement cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives Raise capital expenditure requests where equipment or process improvements are identified Ensure products are delivered to the next process to achieve 100% On Time In Full (OTIF) performance Requirements Proven experience in a Production / Manufacturing Management role Strong leadership and people-management skills Solid understanding of health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement Confident in leading investigations, audits, and improvement projects Data-driven with the ability to analyse performance and implement change Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills What’s on Offer Salary up to £50,000 Depending on experience Permanent role within a stable and growing manufacturing business Opportunity to make a real impact on performance, culture, and operational excellence