A complete example job ad for a production manager, with the tasks, the profile and the pay range the market pays. Fill in the parts in brackets, cut what does not fit and publish it.
The example text
Production manager (m/f/x)
At [company] you run daily production together with your team leaders and shifts. You watch output, quality and safety and take the decisions the floor needs.
What you will do
Steer daily production across one or more shifts
Guard and adjust output, quality and safety targets
Plan staffing and coach team leaders
Drive continuous improvement on the floor, from 5S to OEE trajectories
Form the link between shop floor, planning, maintenance and management
Who you are
Leadership experience in a production environment, or a strong team leader ready for the next step
Technical insight into the processes you steer
Strong with people: motivating, holding difficult conversations and enforcing agreements
Numerically skilled: reading and steering on OEE, scrap and occupation
Stress-resistant: when a line stops, everyone looks at you
What we offer
A gross monthly salary between €3,800 and €5,400, depending on your experience as a production manager
A package that reflects the shift work: to be discussed
Staffing of your shifts and support from the plant manager: to be discussed
Interested? Apply via [email address or link].
You fill in what is "to be discussed" yourself. We add no benefits we do not know; the pay range is a market indication, not a pay scale.
Three tips for your production manager job ad
Write how many people and shifts the production manager leads. Without that information a candidate cannot weigh the step.
Show that the plant manager backs the production manager in difficult decisions. Managers who are settled only move for more support and a clearer mandate.
Be honest about staffing. A realistic shift strength is an important argument for experienced production managers.
Is it a bottleneck profession?
Yes. VDAB lists "Afdelingsverantwoordelijke productie" on the 2026 list of bottleneck professions. Cause according to VDAB: too few job seekers available on the labour market; candidates lack the right experience or training
Yes. VDAB lists "Teamleader productie" on the 2026 list of bottleneck professions. Cause according to VDAB: too few job seekers available on the labour market; candidates lack the right experience or training