Production Manager

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de fabrication primée recherche un Production Manager pour diriger son processus de production. Le rôle implique la gestion d'une équipe dynamique, le respect des normes de qualité et l'amélioration continue des processus. En échange, vous bénéficierez d'un salaire compétitif, d'un plan de retraite substantiel et d'avantages variés tels que 25 jours de congé et une couverture santé.

Benefits

Substantial company pension

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Expérience en leadership et gestion d'équipe exigée.
• Capacité à analyser des données et à améliorer les processus.
• Esprit stratégique avec un objectif clair.

Responsibilities

• Superviser tous les aspects du processus de production.
• Gérer le flux de travail et garantir le respect des horaires.
• Promouvoir une culture d'équipe motivée et engagée.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Creativity

Organisational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Yolk Recruitment is proud to be exclusively partnered with an award-winning manufacturing business that develops advanced technologies for global markets from its state-of-the-art facility in South Wales.

We're looking for a Production Manager to take responsibility for the full production process within manufacturing operations. You'll lead a highly motivated team, producing a varied range of complex products in both small and large batches while maintaining the highest quality standards. You'll be accountable for key daily, weekly, and monthly performance targets and for delivering strategies aligned with the business's mid-range plans.

This is more than just a production role - it's an opportunity to build strong relationships across the business and externally, drive best practices, and contribute to the future of a forward-thinking and future-proof organisation. With industry-leading benefits, including an unbeatable pension plan, a supportive team culture, and a wide range of attractive perks, this fixed-term opportunity offers a rewarding and engaging environment.

This is what you'll be doing

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee all aspects of the production process and lead the team, including managing shift operations.
• Manage workflow and ensure production schedules are met on time.
• Gather, interpret, and report on key manufacturing performance metrics.
• Leverage data analysis to identify opportunities for process enhancement and efficiency gains.
• Establish and uphold operational standards to guarantee top-quality product output.
• Work collaboratively with departments such as Supply Chain and Engineering to support production goals.
• Evaluate team and individual performance, pinpointing areas for development and training.
• Mentor and coach team members to foster professional growth.
• Drive performance management initiatives to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
• Plan and adjust workforce allocation to adapt to production volume changes.
• Promote a motivated and engaged team culture.
• Implement training programs focused on new technologies and updated procedures.
• Maintain strict adherence to Health and Safety policies and procedures.

And what you'll bring to the team

• A strong team player, with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Excellent leadership, coaching skills, decision making & problem-solving techniques
• The ability to be creative and instigate change
• Self-motivated and goal focused with excellent organisation skills.
• Strategic mindset to lead into the short, mid & long term.
• Previous Leadership experience
• Ability to work within a demanding production/target driven environment.
• Computer literate, ability to analyse data, familiar with Microsoft Office or similar
• A knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodology is advantageous

And this is what you'll get in return

• A starting salary between £32,000 - £36,000
• Substantial company pension
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits