About this role

Production Manager

Ref: ARV-7327

Permanent

Production Manager 
Bespoke Manufacturing 
Redditch, West Midlands

£45,000-£55,000 + Bonus
Full time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Production Manager or Operations Manager with a background in bespoke manufacturing? Do you have the leadership skills to motivate teams, drive performance and manage changing production demands?
We’re recruiting for a successful manufacturing business seeking a hands-on leader to oversee a 30-person operation. This is a succession role, with a structured handover from the current post-holder before their planned retirement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and motivate production teams
  • Manage a bespoke, project-led manufacturing operation
  • Maintain quality, health & safety and housekeeping standards
  • Analyse and report production performance
  • Implement continuous improvements and operational efficiencies

About You

  • Production, Operations or Manufacturing Management experience
  • Strong people leadership and team-building skills
  • Experience within bespoke or workshop manufacturing environments
  • Comfortable with reporting, data analysis and process improvement

Backgrounds such as furniture manufacturing, shopfitting, modular construction, timber frame, specialist engineering or similar bespoke production environments would be of interest.

What’s on Offer?

  • Management bonus 
  • Monthly company bonus scheme
  • Full handover and training period
  • Support from HR, Health & Safety and wider group functions

Interested? Apply today or call Ryan Davies or Sue Eustace for a confidential chat. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

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