Production Manager

Job Description:

Production Manager
Location: Bloxwich, Walsall
Hours: Day Shift (flexibility required)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hariley Solutions is recruiting on behalf of our client.

The Role

Hariley Solutions are currently seeking a hands-on, driven Production Manager for a well-established manufacturing business experiencing continued growth and operational development.

This is a highly active, on-the-floor leadership role—not office based. You will be expected to lead from the front, working closely with teams on the factory floor, solving problems in real time, and ensuring production targets, standards, and efficiencies are consistently achieved.

You will work alongside the Operations Manager as part of the core leadership team responsible for the day-to-day running of the site. The role places strong emphasis on people leadership, labour management, operational control, and delivering production safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Our client has a strong team culture and a long-established workforce. They are looking for someone who can positively enhance that culture while introducing greater structure, consistency, and operational discipline.

Experience in food manufacturing is advantageous but not essential. Candidates from other manufacturing or production backgrounds are encouraged to apply if they demonstrate strong leadership, a hands-on approach, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead daily factory operations across multiple production areas

* Work closely with the Operations Manager to deliver production plans effectively

* Maintain a strong visible presence on the shop floor, supporting teams and supervisors

* Manage labour allocation to maximise productivity and control costs

* Drive accountability, performance, and high operational standards

* Respond quickly to operational issues including breakdowns, staffing, and changing priorities

* Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in efficiency and waste reduction

* Support and develop production teams through clear communication and leadership

* Ensure compliance with health & safety, hygiene, and housekeeping standards

* Promote a positive, hardworking, and collaborative team culture

About You

* Experience in a Production Manager, Shift Manager, Operations Manager or similar role within manufacturing

* Strong hands-on leadership style with credibility on the factory floor

* Confident working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

* Excellent people management and communication skills

* Able to challenge standards constructively while maintaining team morale

* Commercially aware with strong understanding of labour control and efficiency

* Practical problem solver who leads by example

* Forklift licence or machinery experience is advantageous but not essential

* Multi-language skills are beneficial but not required

What’s on Offer

* Salary of £50,000 – £55,000 (DOE)

* Day shift working pattern

* Key leadership role with real influence over operations

* Opportunity to help shape structure, efficiency, and culture

* Supportive, established team environment

* Long-term progression opportunities based on performance and impact

Our Client’s Vision

Our client is a long-established business that has grown significantly over the past 25 years, maintaining a strong, close-knit, and hardworking culture throughout.

They are now looking to strengthen their operational leadership team with a Production Manager who can improve structure, efficiency, labour control, and consistency—while preserving the positive, team-focused environment that makes the business successful.

This is a genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact and grow with the business long term
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed