Production Manager (Night Shift)

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business is seeking a Production Manager for the night shift near Chard, easily commutable from Crewkerne and Taunton. The role involves overseeing night shift production activities, motivating a team, and ensuring health & safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement. Competitive salary of £45,000 - £48,000 with benefits including pension and training opportunities. Apply to join a forward-thinking company that values its people.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or in a similar role within food manufacturing.
• Ability to work under pressure while making effective decisions.
• Excellent understanding of health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all night shift production activities and ensure targets are met.
• Lead and motivate a team to maintain high standards of quality.
• Implement and monitor health & safety compliance across the shift.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes.
• Collaborate with other departments for operational consistency.
• Manage resources to meet production schedules.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Understanding of production processes

Health & safety compliance

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Production Manager (Night Shift) 611 / 27428

Location: Near Chard - easily commutable from Crewkerne, Taunton, Axminster
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday - Night Shift

Company Overview

Are you an experienced Production Manager looking for a new challenge? We're working with a leading manufacturing business near Chard that values innovation, efficiency, and its people. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company in a key leadership role, managing night shift operations and driving performance across production lines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all night shift production activities, ensuring targets and KPIs are met.
• Lead and motivate a team to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Implement and monitor health & safety compliance across the shift.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth handovers and operational consistency.
• Manage resources effectively to meet production schedules.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar role within food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of production processes and health & safety standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick, effective decisions.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

The Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £48,000
• Night shift pattern: Monday to Thursday
• Pension scheme
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Join a forward-thinking company that truly values its team members and invests in your growth. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact in a dynamic environment, don't miss out-apply now!

Suitable candidates should apply immediately by applying to our Managing Consultant for this vacancy- Ashley Reynolds

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

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