Production Manager

MET Recruitment UK Ltd
Production Manager
West Midlands
Competitive Salary (Negotiable DOE)
Full Time – Permanent
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Salary
- Up to 39 hours per week
- Monday – Friday
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Christmas Period off (no holiday entitlement used)
- Free on-site Parking
The roles and responsibilities of the Production Manager:
- Lead and manage a small production team to ensure efficient, high-quality output.
- Coordinate daily production schedules in line with project deadlines and customer requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and industry standards across the production area.
- Monitor and maintain production processes, quality standards, and delivery timelines.
- Oversee the maintenance and calibration of equipment and tools.
- Act as the key communication bridge between the production floor and the sales/office teams.
- Manage inventory levels effectively, liaising with procurement to maintain material availability while minimizing waste.
- Implement and drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity and reduce inefficiencies.
- Maintain and enforce a strong health and safety culture within the team.
- Track and report key production metrics, including labour efficiency, material usage, and quality control.
- Quickly identify and resolve production issues to prevent delays and uphold product standards.
- Support, train, and develop team members to encourage growth and improve overall team capability.
- Ensure all products meet customer specifications and are delivered on time to the highest quality.
Requirements of the Production Manager:
- Proven experience in a production supervisory or leadership role, ideally within manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, and health & safety practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong communication and organisational abilities.
- Experience managing small teams and coordinating with cross-functional departments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel).
What happens after you apply for this role?
Applications will be reviewed within 3 working days, however as we are receiving high levels of applications, if you have not been contacted after 5 days of sending your CV unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If successful you will be contacted by a consultant to discuss your application and CV further. There’ll also be a chance for you to ask us any questions you may have about the role.