Production Manager

Yolk Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business in South Wales is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the full production process. The successful candidate will lead a motivated team, meet performance targets, and drive best practices. This role offers a salary of £32,000 - £36,000 with substantial benefits including a strong pension plan, healthcare, and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Substantial company pension

Private healthcare

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Attractive perks

Qualifications

• Strong team player with ability to communicate at all levels.
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills.
• Ability to be creative and instigate change.
• Computer literate, familiar with data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the production process.
• Manage workflow and ensure production schedules are met.
• Analyze manufacturing performance metrics.
• Drive performance management initiatives.

Skills

Team player

Leadership skills

Decision making

Problem-solving techniques

Data analysis

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Production Manager

32,000 - 36,000

South Wales

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 opportunity offers a rewarding and engaging environment.

What you’ll be doing

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• 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.

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

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
• 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.