Production Manager

Hunter Selection; Scotland; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Bridgwater is seeking a Production Manager to lead high-performing teams and drive lean improvements. In this role, you will ensure efficient operations and maintain a culture of safety and quality. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of GMP and lean manufacturing principles. This position offers enhanced holidays, a rotating shift pattern, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday

Rotating Days/Nights Shift

Enhanced Pension

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and team development abilities.
• Hands-on operational management with a focus on results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire production teams to deliver high performance.
• Manage daily operations to meet targets.
• Ensure effective resource planning and execution.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Communication skills

Operational management

GMP knowledge

Lean principles

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility for shift work

Performance KPI delivery

Job description

Production Manager

Bridgwater

55,000

• Enhanced Holiday (increasing with service)
• Rotating Days/Nights Shift
• Enhanced Pension
• Progression Opportunities

My client is a fast-paced manufacturing leader seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead high-performing teams, drive lean improvements, and ensure top-quality, safe, and efficient operations on a 24/7 shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire production teams to deliver high performance and a positive shopfloor culture.
• Manage daily operations to meet output, quality, safety, and compliance targets.
• Ensure effective resource planning and execution of the production schedule.
• Maintain shift records and lead performance reviews with clear improvement actions.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure environmental and GMP compliance.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Quality, and HSE to achieve operational goals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and embed lean manufacturing practices.
• Oversee smooth product changeovers and minimise downtime.
• Take responsibility for site standards and facility condition during shifts.

Key Skills

• Proven leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and team development abilities.
• Hands-on operational management with a focus on results.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP, health & safety, and quality systems.
• Skilled in lean principles, waste reduction, and driving efficiency.
• Confident decision-maker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, resilient, and comfortable working on a 24/7 shift pattern.
• Track record of delivering on production, cost, and performance KPIs.

If this is a position that would be of interest then please apply above or contact the managing consultant Olly O'Hare at (url removed) or call on (phone number removed).

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

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

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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