Production Manager

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Production Manager
Kidderminster
Onsite, general engineering and fabrication
Strong starting salary, pension, private healthcare, 25 days holiday.

Lead from the Front. Drive Performance. Make an Impact.
This is not a sit-back-and-report role. We're looking for a hands-on Production Manager who thrives on the shop floor—someone who identifies inefficiencies, solves problems quickly, and builds teams that consistently deliver. You'll take ownership of production performance, ensuring output, quality, and efficiency targets are achieved, while driving the improvements that move the operation forward.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own the Operation: Take control of daily production to ensure targets for output, quality, and delivery are consistently met. Maintain flow across the shop floor, removing issues before they impact performance. Optimise the use of labour, machinery, and materials.
• Turn Data into Action: Use production data and Excel to identify trends, issues, and opportunities. Make informed decisions that improve operational performance. Monitor capacity, output, and downtime, taking action where needed.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Challenge existing processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency. Implement and embed better ways of working across production. Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor to identify opportunities.
• Build a High-Performing Team: Lead, develop, and motivate production teams. Set clear expectations and drive accountability. Create a flexible, multi-skilled workforce through training and development.
• Collaborate Across the Business: Work closely with Maintenance to maximise equipment uptime. Partner with Procurement to manage material risks. Lead effective production meetings focused on delivery and improvement.
• Champion Health & Safety: Promote a strong safety culture across all production activities. Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and risk assessments.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar role within manufacturing
• Background in steel fabrication or a closely related sector preferred
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a solutions-focused approach
• Data-driven, with a working knowledge of Excel
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices
• Hands-on leadership style with strong communication skills
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Why This Role?

This is a role where you can make a visible impact—on performance, on processes, and on people. If you enjoy being close to the operation, driving improvement, and leading from the front, this opportunity offers real scope to shape and influence how things are done.

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