Production Manager

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Production Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in South Wales. The role requires strong leadership potential and the ability to motivate teams, with no prior manufacturing experience necessary. The position offers a competitive salary between £30,000-£35,000, excellent company benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Substantial company pension

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Broad range of attractive perks

Qualifications

• Transferable leadership skills from previous experiences or environments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a production team.
• Support shift operations adapting to changing priorities.
• Build strong relationships across departments.
• Report performance metrics and seek improvement opportunities.
• Maintain quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Foster a motivated and engaged team culture.
• Conduct daily team briefings to align on priorities.
• Support onboarding and training of new starters.
• Encourage collaboration and problem-solving.

Skills

Leadership potential

Team motivation

Adaptability

Effective communication

Job description

Production Manager

£30,000 - £35,000 (FTC 12 Months)

South Wales

No manufacturing experience needed

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 on a fixed term contract for 12 months to take responsibility for the full production process within manufacturing operations. You don\u2019t need to come from a manufacturing background to be considered. What we\u2019re really looking for are the right attributes: leadership potential, the ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, and the confidence to bring people together and motivate a team.

This is more than just a production role it\u2019s 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.

Overview

This is what you\u2019ll be doing

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a production team, ensuring daily goals are met.
• Support shift operations and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Build strong relationships across departments such as Supply Chain and Engineering.
• Report on performance metrics and look for opportunities to improve.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
• Promote a positive, motivated, and engaged team culture.
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels, managing challenges calmly and professionally.
• Organise and lead daily team briefings to align everyone on priorities.
• Support the onboarding and training of new starters, helping them integrate quickly into the team.
• Encourage collaboration and problem-solving across the team to overcome challenges.

We\u2019re not asking for years of manufacturing experience. Instead, we want someone who has the right mindset and transferable leadership skills. For example, you might have gained leadership through:

• University projects, societies, or placements.
• Sports such as rugby, football, netball, or other team environments.
• Leading teams or projects in a different industry.

Experience and qualifications

And this is what you\u2019ll get in return

• A starting salary between £30,000-£35,000
• Substantial company pension
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• A broad range of attractive perks

Are you up to the challenge?

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.