Production Shift Manager

Computerworld Personnel Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Production Shift Manager for their Bridgwater site. You will oversee all production activities, manage teams, and support the introduction of new manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and experience in people management, with a Green Belt in Six Sigma preferred. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including holidays and support programs.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Increasing holiday

Qualifications

• Strong engineering or manufacturing background with multiple process lines.
• Experience of people management, including performance management.
• Green Belt Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all production and manage section leaders.
• Develop long-term visibility of requirements.
• Oversee scheduling and procurement activities.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership to direct reports.

Skills

Strong engineering or manufacturing background

Experience of people management

Green Belt Six Sigma

Process improvement knowledge

Job description

Production Shift Manager - Bridgwater - Somerset

£55,000 - £60,000

4 on 4 off days and nights

Summer shut down, Christmas and New Year Shut Down, increasing holiday, Employee Assistance Program, on-site parking, cycle to work scheme.

Our client is a leading manufacturer dedicated to producing products whose 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 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 Six 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.

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.

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