Job: Production Manager
Shifts: Monday - Friday DAYS
Location: Dudley
Salary: £50,000

I'm currently recruiting for a Production Manager for a manufacturing company based in Dudley. The role involves overseeing the daily operations, making sure everything runs safely, smoothly, and to a high standard. You will have experience within manufacturing environments and be a hands-on leader with strong people management skills.

Daily Duties:

Take full ownership of the Production Team - overseeing staff, operations (from intake to despatch), health & safety, quality, hygiene, security, and cleanliness
Ensure all production meets company quality standards, food safety regulations, and customer expectations
Support and develop Team Leaders and Deputies, helping them grow and plan for future leadership roles
Track and report on performance, including downtime and efficiency
Reduce downtime and improve efficiency using lean tools like 5S and SMED
Introduce effective and sustainable improvements to processes and procedures
Ensure a safe working environment, acting quickly on any health & safety issues
Lead problem-solving activities to find and fix root causes of issues
Work with Team Leaders to ensure smooth and clear shift handovers

Ideal Candidate:

Proven leadership experience within manufacturing environments - ideally food/FMCG
Strong people leadership skills
Familiar with improvement tools like 5S, SMED, Lean, or similar
Proactive and always looking for ways to improve
Local - ideally within 30 minutes from site
Strong focus on health & safety and food safety standards

Please send your updated CV to the advert now