Production Manager in Birmingham

Join TNA, an award-winning company recognized globally for innovation and rethinking the conventional. TNA was started by Alf and Nadia Taylor as a consulting company for the food industry. Soon after, Alf Taylor invented the world’s first rotary vertical form fill and seal packaging machine which revolutionized packaging speeds for snack foods. Today, we’re the industry’s leading innovator, providing complete turnkey processing and packaging lines for a variety of food production including snacks, French fries, confectionery and more.

About the Role

We have an opportunity for an experienced and hands-on Production Manager to lead our busy UK Manufacturing Team in Birmingham. The Production Manager leads all Production activities at the UK Manufacturing site. The role ensures that customer orders are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. This position plays a key part in developing a high‑performing manufacturing team, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the long‑term operational excellence of the site.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure all customer orders are delivered in full and on time (DIFOT) in line with business targets.
• Oversee daily, weekly and long‑term production planning to meet customer and internal requirements.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of labour, equipment and materials to meet routed times and cost targets.
• Maintain consistent product quality, ensuring adherence to workmanship, drawing and documentation standards.
• Lead, motivate and develop the Manufacturing team, including coaching and mentoring Team Leaders.
• Lead corrective and preventative action processes to address quality issues.
• Manage labour efficiency, job margins and overall production costs to meet budget expectations.
• Control inventory levels, ensuring stock value remains within target limits.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S and waste‑reduction initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with all local Health & Safety (OH&S) regulations.
• Work collaboratively with Purchasing, Engineering, Sales, Logistics, Finance and other teams to support seamless order fulfilment.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• A Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree would be an advantage.
• Apprenticeship or strong mechanical/electrical background essential.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Production Manager or similar role in a fabrication/machine assembly production environment.
• Experience with complex engineered products preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles (advantageous).
• Proven experience in people management/production environment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and quality management systems.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly).
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Basic knowledge of management, finance and HR principles.
• Strong problem‑solving, critical‑thinking and decision‑making skills.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• High standard of written, verbal and numerical skills.
• Strong computer literacy, including spreadsheets and ERP systems.
• Self‑motivated with a continuous‑improvement mindset.
• Confident in managing diverse personalities and building high‑performing teams.

If you are a highly motivated and a driven individual, then apply now by emailing your resume. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. At this stage, we are not considering introductions from agencies. You must have the right to work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.