Production Manager

Production Manager

Location: Bloxwich, Walsall
Hours: Day shift – flexibility essential
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum (DOE)

The Role

An established food manufacturing business is seeking a strong, hands-on Production Manager to help lead and develop factory operations during an exciting phase of growth and operational change.

This is not a desk-based role. The successful candidate will be highly visible on the factory floor, leading from the front, solving problems in real time, supporting teams, and driving standards, efficiency, and accountability across the operation.

Working closely with the Operations Manager, this role plays a key part in the day-to-day running of the business. The focus is firmly on people management, operational control, labour efficiency, and ensuring production is delivered safely and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

The business has a long-standing, hardworking team culture and is looking for someone who can build on that positively while helping introduce greater structure, efficiency, and professional management practices.

Food manufacturing experience is advantageous but not essential. Candidates from other manufacturing or production environments will be considered if they demonstrate the right leadership approach, attitude, and hands-on capability.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee day-to-day factory operations across multiple production areasWork closely with the Operations Manager to deliver daily production plans efficientlyMaintain a strong presence on the factory floor, supporting supervisors and production teamsManage labour utilisation and staffing levels to meet productivity and cost targetsDrive performance, accountability, and operational standards while maintaining a positive cultureReact quickly to breakdowns, staffing issues, changing priorities, and customer demandsIdentify and implement improvements to efficiency, waste reduction, and working practicesDevelop and support production teams through effective leadership and communicationEnsure high standards of health & safety, hygiene, and housekeepingPromote a culture of teamwork, pride, and continuous improvement

About You

Proven experience in a Production Manager, Shift Manager, Operations Manager, or similar role within manufacturing or productionA strong, hands-on leadership style with credibility on the factory floorComfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing prioritiesConfident people manager with clear and effective communication skillsAble to challenge poor practice constructively while maintaining moraleCommercially aware with a solid understanding of labour control and operational performanceA practical problem-solver who leads by example and takes ownershipForklift licence or machinery experience is advantageous but not essentialMulti-language skills are beneficial but not essential

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 DOEDay shift working patternA key leadership role with genuine influence across the operationOpportunity to join a stable, growing manufacturing businessSupportive, hardworking team environmentLong-term career progression and development opportunities

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to make a real, measurable impact within a well-established manufacturing operation. The business is looking for a Production Manager who can bring fresh ideas, improve structure and efficiency, strengthen accountability and labour control, and lead teams in a positive, respectful, and hands-on way.

For the right individual, there is genuine scope for ongoing progression, increased responsibility, and future salary growth linked to performance and operational improvement.

 

 

Call Gina on: 01922 725445 ext 1004
Email: commercial@tudoremployment.co.uk
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