Production Manager

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.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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