Production Manager

HR GO Recruitment; Sherborne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

NHS Top up

Company pension

On-site parking

Salary sacrifice

Weekday schedule

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is supporting a well-established organisation in the waste management sector seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee multi-site production operations near Yeovil. You will report to the Production Director and ensure safe, efficient and compliant performance across several depots.

You will manage 4 sites with a team of around 30, lead planning and scheduling, drive continuous improvement and ensure health, safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years' experience in operations or production management, ideally within waste management, industrial services, or a similar process-driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Solid technical understanding of production processes and site-based operations
• Knowledge of HSE and environmental compliance requirements
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH) are desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational activities across multiple sites
• Manage planning, resource allocation, and workflow scheduling
• Direct reports of 30 members including managers, supervisors, and operational teams
• Drive operational efficiency, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental regulations, and relevant industry standards
• Oversee maintenance planning and coordinate with external equipment and service providers
• Produce operational reports and work closely with internal departments

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Planning & scheduling

Communication

HSE compliance

MS Office 365

Problem solving

Education

IOSH

NEBOSH

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Job Reference: HL021225PE

Manufacturing and Production Sherborne, Dorset £40000 - £45000 per annum Permanent

Production Manager
Salary: up to £40- 45K + Benefits

I am working with a well-established organisation within the waste management and processing sector that is looking for an experienced Production Manager to oversee multi-site production operations. Reporting to the Production Director, you will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant performance across several depots.

Based near Yeovil, you will over sea 4 sites, by team meetings, calls and visits

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational activities across multiple sites
• Manage planning, resource allocation, and workflow scheduling
• Direct reports of 30 members including managers, supervisors, and operational teams
• Drive operational efficiency, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental regulations, and relevant industry standards
• Oversee maintenance planning and coordinate with external equipment and service providers
• Produce operational reports and work closely with internal departments

About You

• 3-5+ years' experience in operations or production management, ideally within waste management, industrial services, or a similar process-driven environment
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Solid technical understanding of production processes and site-based operations
• Knowledge of HSE and environmental compliance requirements
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH, technical competence certificates) are desirable but not essential

Benefits

• 29 days holiday including bank holidays
• NHS Top up Scheme available.
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Salary Sacrifice
• Monday to Friday 7.30/8 am to 5 pm

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Production Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Contact us

• Email:[e-mail]
• Call:01233 722 401