Production manager Work, Jobs in Walsall, Wmd (with Salaries)

Production Manager
TBC —Bilston
- £55,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Driving
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Production Manager
Mercury Hampton Ltd —Birmingham
- £55,000 - £70,000 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
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Warehouse Team Leader/Supervisor
TOFU KING (UK) LTD. —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
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11d
Production Manager
DeterTech —Telford
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Assembly
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
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6d
Manager, Production
Saputo Inc. —Nuneaton
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Production Manager
TPF Plastics —Redditch
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Continuous improvement
- Construction
- In-person
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Food Production Manager
Delicate Hospitality Services Ltd —Burton-On-Trent
- £45,000.00 - £52,990.07 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Data analysis skills
- English
- Sick pay
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Manufacturing Supervision - Production Manager
Doncasters —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- Care plans
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12d
Quality Shift Lead
Goodfish Group —Cannock
- Weekend availability
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Factory Director Burton
Unilever —Burton-On-Trent
- Full-time
- English
11d
Site Manager
Keepmoat Homes —Dudley
- Full-time
- Employee discount
13d
Assistant Site Manager
BarrattDevelopments —Tamworth
- Customer service
- Construction
Production Cell Leader
IPL Schoeller —Tamworth
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
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13d
Value Stream Lead-Manufacturing Supervisor
Honeywell Aerospace —Redditch
- Full-time
- Leadership
ServiceNow Production Support Manager
Deutsche Bank —Birmingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
13d
Quality Systems Manager
Indigo Food Group Limited —Telford
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Gym membership
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4d
Site Manager
Biogen (UK) Ltd —Atherstone
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Overtime
- Management
- Maintenance
- IT
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Factory Operations Manager
Natural Selection Foods —Telford
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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13d
Battery Manufacturing Maintenance Manager
Jaguar Land Rover —Wolverhampton
- £65,000 - £72,000 a year
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- No degree
12d
Production Team Leaders
NP Aerospace Limited —Coventry
- £34,886.40 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Agile
- IT
- Annual leave
5d

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Production Manager

TBC -
Bilston

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Job details

Full-time
£55,000 - £65,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Company events
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Food production
Driving Licence
Bachelor's degree
HACCP
Driving
Food industry
A Level

Full job description

About Gills

A well-established UK food manufacturer producing fresh and frozen sausage products for retail, foodservice, and wholesale markets. Operating within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, the business supplies a broad customer base and manages complex production, technical, and logistics requirements across multiple departments.

We are seeking a highly capable Technical Production Manager to take ownership of factory operations, technical compliance, production efficiency, and site performance.

The Role

This is a senior operational role with responsibility across production, technical management, staffing, stock control, despatch, machinery performance, and process improvement.

The successful candidate will be expected to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level, ensuring production targets, technical standards, and operational efficiencies are consistently achieved.

This role requires a technically strong, highly organised, and commercially aware individual capable of managing a fast-paced manufacturing operation and leading teams effectively.

Production & Factory Management

Managing day-to-day factory operations across production, despatch, maintenance, and stock control
Leading and managing a workforce of 30+ staff across multiple departments
Monitoring production schedules and ensuring customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
Driving operational efficiencies, reducing waste, and improving factory systems and processes
Managing labour performance, productivity, and operational standards across the site
Supporting and overseeing maintenance activity and machinery performance

Technical & Compliance Responsibilities

Acting as the site Technical Manager, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Managing HACCP systems, internal audits, traceability, and technical documentation
Maintaining high standards of hygiene, food safety, and operational compliance throughout the factory
Supporting customer technical requirements, audits, specifications, and issue resolution where required
Liaising with suppliers regarding raw materials, technical matters, and operational performance

Machinery & Systems

Strong operational understanding of manufacturing equipment including systems such as Handtmann, Kilia, Midas Motion, and similar food production machinery
Monitoring machinery performance, downtime, and production efficiency
Supporting implementation of improved production systems, reporting structures, and operational controls
Managing stock systems, stock takes, and production reporting accurately

What We Are Looking For

Minimum 2 years’ experience within a factory or manufacturing management environment (food manufacturing preferred but not essential)
Strong technical understanding of food production, factory operations, and compliance systems
Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline preferred
HACCP qualification and food safety training essential
Strong IT literacy with confidence using production systems, Excel, reporting tools, and operational software
Experience managing production staff and driving operational performance
Strong organisational and problem-solving ability within a fast-paced environment
Commercial awareness with the ability to balance operational efficiency, quality, and customer expectations
Confident communicator capable of dealing with customers, suppliers, and senior management professionally

Development & Benefits

Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing manufacturing business
Direct involvement in operational strategy, process improvement, and factory development
Exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making
Ongoing development and training support within technical and operational management
Long-term progression opportunities within a growing business

Requirements

Full UK driving licence and own vehicle preferred
Immediate right to work in the UK is essential

Selection Process

Candidates will be required to complete a behavioural and operational assessment as part of the interview process, followed by an on-site interview and factory walkthrough.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
HACCP Certification (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:

In person

Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
On-site parking

Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

Food industry: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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