Production Manager

CV Technical; Bedford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training & career progression

Day shifts

Job summary

CV Technical Limited is seeking an experienced Production & Operations Manager for a glass manufacturing setting in Bedford. The role requires hands-on leadership to oversee daily operations, improve efficiency, and ensure orders are completed on time.

You will manage the production team, drive quality and safety standards, and optimize processes to hit targets. The position offers day shifts with a £45,000 base salary plus a quality bonus and opportunities for career progression within a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in production or operations management.
• Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in process improvement and quality control.
• Glass manufacturing experience is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the production team.
• Oversee production planning, scheduling and workflow.
• Improve productivity, reduce waste and control costs.
• Maintain quality standards and health and safety compliance.
• Monitor KPIs, stock levels and production performance.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely deliveries.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Process improvement

Quality control

Problem-solving

Job description

Production & Operations Manager - Glass Manufacturing

Salary: £45,000 + Quality Bonus

Location - Bedford

Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am-3:00pm/4:00pm

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Production & Operations Manager to oversee daily operations within a glass manufacturing business.

You will be responsible for managing the production team, improving efficiency, maintaining quality standards and ensuring orders are completed on time. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can hit the ground running and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the production team.
• Oversee production planning, scheduling and workflow.
• Improve productivity, reduce waste and control costs.
• Maintain quality standards and health and safety compliance.
• Monitor KPIs, stock levels and production performance.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely deliveries.

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing.
• Previous experience in production or operations management.
• Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in process improvement and quality control.
• Glass manufacturing experience is highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £45,000 salary plus quality bonus.
• Company pension.
• Day shifts.
• Opportunities for future training and career progression.