Production Manager – West Midlands – Up to £52,000 pa + Benefits – REF 088 Up to £52,000 pa + Benefits Monday – Thursday – 7:30am-4pm Friday – 7:30am-1pm An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Production Manager to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for quality, reliability and technical expertise. Operating within a multi-process manufacturing environment, our client manufactures engineered products for customers across the UK and international markets. They are looking to appoint a hands-on Production Manager who can drive production performance, improve efficiency and develop a strong, accountable shop-floor team. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take responsibility for day-to-day production across multiple manufacturing and assembly areas. You will play a key role in delivering production plans, improving on-time delivery, managing capacity and ensuring the effective flow of components through the manufacturing process. The successful candidate will lead daily performance reviews, monitor key production metrics, develop supervisors and team leaders, and drive improvements across safety, quality, cost and delivery. You will also work closely with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Logistics to resolve production issues, reduce waste and improve overall operational performance. Skills & Experience Needed: • Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar manufacturing leadership role • Experience managing production across multiple processes or manufacturing areas • Background in machining, die casting, pressing, assembly or a similar engineering environment would be advantageous • Demonstrable success improving productivity, on-time delivery, quality and production output • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S and continuous improvement techniques • Experience using production KPIs, visual management boards and daily performance reviews • Confident people manager with experience developing supervisors, team leaders and shop-floor teams • Good understanding of production planning, capacity management and workflow optimisation • Experience working with ERP systems and maintaining accurate production records • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify bottlenecks and implement effective corrective actions • A proactive, hands-on approach to health and safety, quality and workplace standards This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Production Manager to make a real impact within an established manufacturing business, taking ownership of production performance while developing people, improving processes and supporting continued operational improvement. To apply for this role, please call and/or send your CV to David Hopkin