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Permanent

Production Manager

Birstall
money-bag £40000 - £45000/annum
Posted Yesterday

Job Title: Production Manager 
Location: Leicester
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday–Friday (Flexible Days)
Benefits: Pension scheme, on-site parking, employee recognition, Earning potential, long-service awards, Progression Routes.


We’re recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to join a long-established, family-run precision engineering company with over 50 years in the carbide and tooling sector. This is a rare leadership opportunity, arising due to the retirement of a valued team member.

This hands-on role will see you managing day-to-day production while continuing the company’s legacy of quality, reliability, and technical excellence in manufacturing.

 

Production Manager Responsibilities:
  • Lead and oversee all daily production operations
  • Manage and support a highly skilled production team
  • Ensure quality control, process efficiency, and production deadlines are met
  • Collaborate closely with technical, planning, and quality departments
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
  • Maintain a strong focus on health & safety and operational best practices
  • Report on production performance and KPIs to senior management

 

Production Manager Specification:

Essential:

  • Proven experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role within the tooling industry
  • Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes or tooling.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team in a hands-on environment
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

  • Experience with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement strategies
  • Engineering qualifications or relevant technical training
For more information about the Production Manager position or to apply, contact Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington.



 

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