Production Shift Manager

Hunter Selection; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Bridgwater is seeking a Production Shift Manager to oversee production operations and manage section leaders. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and proven experience in people management. Key responsibilities include developing long-term visibility of production requirements and ensuring cost-effective purchasing. The role offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package including increasing holiday and an Employee Assistance Program.

Benefits

Summer shut down

Christmas and New Year Shut Down

Increasing holiday

Employee Assistance Program

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing multiple process lines.
• Experience in training and development.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all production and manage section leaders.
• Develop long-term visibility of requirements.
• Ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Provide leadership to direct reports.
• Support new manufacturing processes.

Skills

Strong engineering or manufacturing background

Experience of people management

Green Belt 6 Sigma

Process improvement knowledge

Job description

Production Shift Manager - Bridgwater - Somerset

£55,000 - £60,000

4 on 4 off days and nights

Our client is a leading manufacturer that is dedicated to producing products that quality is recognised as second to none. Due to exciting plans for 2026 they are looking for a Production Manager to join their Senior Management Team.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Overseeing all production and managing the section leaders.
• Developing and communicating long term visibility of requirements throughout the lifecycle of the product.
• Overseeing, scheduling, and forecasting of planning activities, overseeing procurement and ensuring that purchasing is cost effective.
• Interface between internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and direction to all direct reports and ensure objectives are met.
• Support introduction of new manufacturing processes and ensuring best practice is shared in the group.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Strong engineering or manufacturing background with multiple process lines.
• Experience of people management including performance management, training and development.
• Green Belt 6 Sigma.
• Process improvement knowledge.

Benefits Package:

• £55,000 - £60,000
• Summer shut down
• Christmas and New Year Shut Down
• Increasing holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are interested in the role or looking for something similar please contact our Managing Consultant, Emma Hardman.

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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