Average Production Manager salary in the UK

Job Title: Production Manager Location: Dudley, West Midlands Salary: £48,000 to £53,000 per year Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us: At A&T Enclosures, we are a leading manufacturer of bespoke electrical enclosures for the MCC and Switchboard industry, complete with integrated busbar systems. Our reputation for exceptional product quality, reliability, and customer service has made us one of the most respected names in our field. The Role: Are you a strong leader with a passion for driving operational excellence? Do you have the vision and energy to shape a high-performing production environment? We're looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead our shop floor operations, develop our people, and help deliver our long-term strategic goals. As our Production Manager, you will be the first line of management for Team Leaders and operators, working closely with senior leadership and the Planning & Scheduling Manager. You'll oversee the day-to-day running of production, ensuring delivery targets are achieved, KPIs are met, and the department operates safely, efficiently, and with a continuous improvement mindset. What You'll Do: Drive Production Excellence; Ensure production schedules are adhered to in collaboration with the Planning & Scheduling Manager.Monitor departmental KPIs and take action to maintain performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and People. Lead & Develop Teams; Manage, mentor, and motivate Team Leaders and operators.Conduct monthly performance reviews and drive skills development, cross-training, and cultural change.Support recruitment, performance management, and team development alongside HR. Plan Capacity & Resources; Forecast and evaluate production capacity needs in line with business growth.Plan labour, machinery, and space requirements, escalating capacity challenges when needed.Work with HR to ensure resource levels are appropriate based on future output. Optimise Workflow & Processes; Continuously improve production processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and waste-reduction methodologies.Implement process enhancements, automation, and efficiency improvements. Ensure Quality & Compliance; Work with Quality Assurance to maintain product standards and implement CAPA where needed.Champion a safe working environment by ensuring inspections, audits, SOP compliance, PPE usage, and accurate record-keeping. Solve Problems & Drive Improvement; Respond quickly to issues such as equipment failures, material shortages, or staffing gaps.Lead root-cause analysis and long-term preventive action planning.Empower teams to proactively identify and resolve issues. Support Business Growth; Align production capabilities with the company's long-term strategic plan.Monitor industry trends and recommend improvements to maintain competitiveness. What You'll Bring: Previous experience managing teams within a manufacturing environment (engineering/fabrication preferred).Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles.Knowledge of sheet steel (advantageous).Experience reporting at management level with the ability to analyse and present performance data.Confident communicator with the ability to engage at all levels of the business. Why Join Us? Play a major role in shaping the future of the production function.A business committed to investing in people, technology, and continuous improvement.Opportunities to influence strategic decisions and drive real cultural change. Ready to make an impact?Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, safer, and more efficient production operation. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Manufacturing Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Production Operative, Production Team Leader, Production Supervisor, Production Lead, and Production Director may also be considered.

Production Manager Location: Kent / Essex BorderSalary: up to £45,000 Our client is looking for an experienced Production Manager. You must be experienced in shop floor management and able to motivate and train the shop floor team. Ideally someone that has experience as CNC Engineer who has set and run machinery inclusive of: sliding and fixed head CNCs machines, with Fanuc controls, lathes, drilling/tapping. As Production Manager you must be able to coordinate workload and job running, update the load list, production working order etc.Salary: Up to £45,000 dependent on experience. Please note this is a full-time role but only 4 days a week. Working hours Monday to Thursday 0645-1630; 37-hour week Keywords: Production Manager, CNC, Lathes, Mills, Aerospace, Engineering Production Manager

Our client is a UK manufacturer of high-quality branded consumer goods which is committed to innovation, sustainability and British engineering. Established for 50 years and having recently won a major national award for its latest groundbreaking product, they wish to appoint a determined, committed and driven Production Manager to improve efficiency and output.As Production Manager, you will:Report directly to the Operations DirectorOversee daily production to meet demand and achieve QA/QC targetsGuide a team of six team leaders and 50 indirect reports to maximise productivityIncrease production volumes while maintaining quality standardsEmbed a culture of continuous improvementIdentify procedures and technologies to reduce overheads and improve yieldRecruit, train, motivate and manage the best talent availableLiaise with senior management and other department heads to resolve issues and reach company goalsImplement policiesControl budgetsAssume overall responsibility for Health, Safety and Environmental standards in your departmentAs Production Manager, you will need:Essential:-Experience as a Production Manager or Senior Production SupervisorAbility to deliver results in a fast-paced, diverse production environmentExperience managing team performanceExperience monitoring KPIsDesirable :-Experience of injection moulding, metal fabrication and/or assemblyKnowledge of production processes, methods and technologiesGood problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to read work orders and technical drawingsExperience of Lean/Six SigmaSalary & benefits:Up to £150k Dayshift, Monday to FridayAuto-enrolment pension25 days holiday + stats