Production Manager

Hunter Selection Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Bridgwater is seeking a Production Manager to join their Senior Management Team. This role involves overseeing production activities, managing section leaders, and developing long-term strategies. Ideal candidates should have a strong engineering background, people management experience, and certification in Six Sigma. Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 with various benefits including holiday entitlements and Employee Assistance Program.

Benefits

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Summer shutdown

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Increased holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Program

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience across multiple process lines.
• Proven record in performance management, training, and development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all production activities and manage section leaders.
• Develop and communicate long-term requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage procurement to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Interface between internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and direction to all direct reports.
• Support the introduction of new manufacturing processes.

Skills

Strong engineering or manufacturing background

Experience in people management

Green Belt in Six Sigma

Knowledge of process improvement methodologies

Job description

Production Manager - Bridgwater - Somerset

£50,000 - £55,000

4 on 4 off days and nights

Summer shut down, Christmas and New Year Shut Down, increasing holiday, Employee Assistance Program, on-site parking, cycle to work scheme

Our client

is a leading manufacturer dedicated to producing products of exceptional quality. Due to exciting plans for 2025, they are looking for a Production Manager to join their Senior Management Team.

Role & Responsibilities

1. Oversee all production activities and manage section leaders.
2. Develop and communicate long-term requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
3. Oversee, schedule, and forecast planning activities; manage procurement to ensure cost-effectiveness.
4. Act as the interface between internal and external stakeholders.
5. Provide leadership and direction to all direct reports and ensure objectives are met.
6. Support the introduction of new manufacturing processes and share best practices within the group.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong engineering or manufacturing background with experience across multiple process lines.
• Experience in people management, including performance management, training, and development.
• Green Belt in Six Sigma.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies.

Benefits Package

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
• Summer shutdown, Christmas and New Year shutdown, increased holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are interested in this role or similar opportunities, please contact our Managing Consultant, Emma Hardman.

To apply, please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices across the UK, specializing in permanent and contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology, and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note: Due to high application volumes, we can only respond to candidates whose skills and qualifications match this position. We are committed to equal opportunity and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, we act as an Employment Agency for permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business for temporary/contract roles.