Production Manager (Night Shift)

Hunter Selection; Chard; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business near Chard is seeking a Production Manager for night shifts. This role involves overseeing production activities, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £45,000 – £48,000

Pension scheme

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 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 organizational skills.

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.

Skills

Production management

Team leadership

Health and safety compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Production Manager (Night Shift)

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 – Ashley Reynolds.

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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