Production Manager
Added 24 Aug · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1121 (92% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, and Freudenberg Performance Materials is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing Most likely code | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
Freudenberg Performance Materials is part of the Freudenberg Group and a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for a broad range of markets: From apparel, automotive, building materials, civil engineering, energy, filter media, healthcare and to building interiors and more. Join our team and shape the future of innovation with us! Discover our world at www.freudenberg-pm.com.
Some of your Benefits
Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
Workwear: For your safety and well-being we provide the proper clothing and equipment.
Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.
Easily Reachable: Easy, low-stress access by car or public transport.
Ebbw Vale
On-Site
Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (United Kingdom)
You support our team as a Production Manager
Production Manager
Responsibilities
Freudenberg Performance Materials is part of the Freudenberg Group and a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for a broad range of markets: From apparel, automotive, building materials, civil engineering, energy, filter media, healthcare and to building interiors and more. Join our team and shape the future of innovation with us! Discover our world at www.freudenberg-pm.com.
Some of your Benefits
Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
Performance Related Bonus: When you have an impact, you can reap the rewards.
Workwear: For your safety and well-being we provide the proper clothing and equipment.
Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.
Easily Reachable: Easy, low-stress access by car or public transport.
Ebbw Vale
On-Site
Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (United Kingdom)
You support our team as a Production Manager
Production Manager
Responsibilities
- You will manage our Production Department shift teams. (Note: Currently FPM Ebbw Vale operates 5 day, 24 hour, 3 shift working pattern)
- You will be responsible for monitoring and reporting of shift performance
- You will be responsible for the allocation of shift working schedules
- You will be responsible for the maintenance of shift meetings to ensure efficient shift relationships and cooperation
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- Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Additional specialist training or further education in relevant process or operational excellence topics.
- Experience: 5-8 years of leadership experience in an industrial or multi‑shift environment. Demonstrated ability to coordinate teams and ensure operational continuity. Significant experience in production line operations within a technical environment (mechanical, ideally plastics or textiles).
- Knowledge: Good understanding of operational best practices and how team workflows integrate into the broader production process. Awareness of competitive factors and elements that differentiate FPM products and processes in the market. Technical understanding of equipment functionality and standard production processes.
- Language Skills: Advanced proficiency in English and fluency in local language required.
- Required Competencies and Skills:
- Team motivation and engagement skills.
- Effective delegation and prioritization capabilities.
- Ability to solve routine operational issues using sound judgment.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Freudenberg Performance Materials, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Production managers and directors in manufacturing (SOC 1121) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~434k in sampleSOC 1121
- Middle half £41,236–82,680
- Median £56,940
- Going rate £55,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,500–49,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Freudenberg Performance Materials holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1121 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.