Production Manager
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 3 weeks ago
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Production Manager
Birmingham
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Location : Birmingham
Ideal start date: 15 September 2026 (flexibility available for the right candidate)
Salary Pay Range
£45,000 - £55,000 GBP
About Journey
The Multidimensional Experience Agency
Journey is a global design and innovation agency shaping the future through multidimensional experiences (MDX) that connect people, brands, and culture.
Our layered MDX approach crafts story-driven, sensory-rich engagement across physical, immersive, digital, and virtual spaces—fuelled by creative and technological innovation.
Born from a legacy of pioneering studios, Journey blends strategic thinking with deep creative expertise to deliver solutions across industries.
Journey’s MDX approach fuels growth and forges lasting value for audiences and partners, by creating cultural connections that resonate with impact.
Start your journey here www.journey.world
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Key Responsibilities
Location : Birmingham
Ideal start date: 15 September 2026 (flexibility available for the right candidate)
Salary Pay Range
£45,000 - £55,000 GBP
About Journey
The Multidimensional Experience Agency
Journey is a global design and innovation agency shaping the future through multidimensional experiences (MDX) that connect people, brands, and culture.
Our layered MDX approach crafts story-driven, sensory-rich engagement across physical, immersive, digital, and virtual spaces—fuelled by creative and technological innovation.
Born from a legacy of pioneering studios, Journey blends strategic thinking with deep creative expertise to deliver solutions across industries.
Journey’s MDX approach fuels growth and forges lasting value for audiences and partners, by creating cultural connections that resonate with impact.
Start your journey here www.journey.world
New
Production Manager
Birmingham
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily workshop operations across fabrication, welding, carpentry, paint, assembly, and finishing.
- Develop and monitor production schedules, resource allocation, and manufacturing priorities to meet project milestones.
- Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and Installation teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and process optimisation techniques to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, quality standards, and company procedures.
- Monitor production KPIs, labour utilisation, material consumption, and manufacturing performance, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Manage workshop resources, equipment, subcontractors, and inventory to maximise operational efficiency.
- Lead, mentor, and develop production teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Identify manufacturing risks, resolve production issues proactively, and support value engineering throughout the production lifecycle.
- Proven experience in a Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager role within fabrication, engineering, manufacturing, or bespoke production.
- Strong technical knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated experience in production planning, capacity management, workflow optimisation, and resource scheduling.
- Sound understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong leadership, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP or production planning systems.
- Degree, HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Production Management is desirable.
- IOSH or NEBOSH certification is advantageous.
Location : Birmingham
Ideal start date: 15 September 2026 (flexibility available for the right candidate)
Salary Pay Range
£45,000 - £55,000 GBP
About Journey
The Multidimensional Experience Agency
Journey is a global design and innovation agency shaping the future through multidimensional experiences (MDX) that connect people, brands, and culture.
Our layered MDX approach crafts story-driven, sensory-rich engagement across physical, immersive, digital, and virtual spaces—fuelled by creative and technological innovation.
Born from a legacy of pioneering studios, Journey blends strategic thinking with deep creative expertise to deliver solutions across industries.
Journey’s MDX approach fuels growth and forges lasting value for audiences and partners, by creating cultural connections that resonate with impact.
Start your journey here www.journey.world
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Do you have previous experience managing production within a manufacturing, fabrication, construction, fit-out, events or similar project-based environment? *
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What is your notice period/current availability?*
Are you able to work in person from our Birmingham production facility? *
Select...
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily workshop operations across fabrication, welding, carpentry, paint, assembly, and finishing.
- Develop and monitor production schedules, resource allocation, and manufacturing priorities to meet project milestones.
- Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and Installation teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and process optimisation techniques to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, quality standards, and company procedures.
- Monitor production KPIs, labour utilisation, material consumption, and manufacturing performance, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Manage workshop resources, equipment, subcontractors, and inventory to maximise operational efficiency.
- Lead, mentor, and develop production teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Identify manufacturing risks, resolve production issues proactively, and support value engineering throughout the production lifecycle.
- Proven experience in a Production Manager or Manufacturing Manager role within fabrication, engineering, manufacturing, or bespoke production.
- Strong technical knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated experience in production planning, capacity management, workflow optimisation, and resource scheduling.
- Sound understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong leadership, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP or production planning systems.
- Degree, HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Production Management is desirable.
- IOSH or NEBOSH certification is advantageous.
Location : Birmingham
Ideal start date: 15 September 2026 (flexibility available for the right candidate)
Salary Pay Range
£45,000 - £55,000 GBP
About Journey
The Multidimensional Experience Agency
Journey is a global design and innovation agency shaping the future through multidimensional experiences (MDX) that connect people, brands, and culture.
Our layered MDX approach crafts story-driven, sensory-rich engagement across physical, immersive, digital, and virtual spaces—fuelled by creative and technological innovation.
Born from a legacy of pioneering studios, Journey blends strategic thinking with deep creative expertise to deliver solutions across industries.
Journey’s MDX approach fuels growth and forges lasting value for audiences and partners, by creating cultural connections that resonate with impact.
Start your journey here www.journey.world
