Production Shift Manager

Manucomm Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large manufacturing business in Bridgwater seeks a Production Shift Manager to lead their production team. The ideal candidate has proven experience in production management and a strong understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles. Responsibilities include managing team performance, ensuring safety and quality standards, and driving efficiency initiatives. The role offers a salary of up to £60,000, shift holidays, and additional benefits such as mental health support and a Bike2Work scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary – up to £60,000 per annum

20 x 12‑hour shift holidays per year

Company‑provided uniform

Bike2Work scheme

24/7 GP access

Mental health support

Retail discounts

Fully equipped canteen with free teas and coffees

Free on‑site parking

Christmas and New Year shutdown

Pension – 4% employer / 5% employee contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing management role.
• Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• A hands‑on, mechanically minded leader with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Strong track record in people management, including performance development and training.
• A proactive, safety‑first approach to operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead your shift team to deliver the daily production schedule.
• Ensure production is carried out safely and quality standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and develop your team, focusing on training and growth.
• Track and achieve departmental KPIs.

Skills

Production management experience

Continuous Improvement (CI)

Lean Manufacturing principles

Troubleshooting skills

People management

Safety-first approach

Job description

Production Shift Manager

Location: Bridgwater
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (2 Days / 2 Nights)

Are you an experienced production leader with a passion for continuous improvement, people development, and operational excellence?

Our client, a large and well-established privately owned manufacturing business, is seeking a Production Shift Manager to join their dynamic team at their Bridgwater site. Reporting directly to the Planning and Operations Manager, you will work alongside three fellow Shift Managers, each overseeing operations on a rotational shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead your shift team to deliver the daily production schedule, allocating resources effectively and resolving any issues that arise.
• Ensure production is carried out safely and that all quality standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on efficiency, waste reduction, and best practice.
• Manage and develop your team, focusing on training, performance, and growth potential.
• Track and achieve departmental KPIs and contribute to updating procedures and processes.
• Liaise closely with planning and other departments to ensure optimal volume allocation and workflow.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing management role.
• Strong understanding of Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• A hands‑on, mechanically minded leader with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Strong track record in people management, including performance development and training.
• A proactive, safety‑first approach to operations.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary – up to £60,000 per annum
• 20 x 12‑hour shift holidays per year (increasing annually to a maximum of 23)
• Company‑provided uniform
• Bike2Work scheme
• Wellbeing 360 platform offering:
  • 24/7 GP access
  • Mental health support
  • Retail discounts (online and high street)
  • Wellness tools for you and your family
• Fully equipped canteen with free teas and coffees
• Free on‑site parking
• Christmas and New Year shutdown (part of annual leave)
• Pension – 4% employer / 5% employee contributions

Ready to lead from the front?

If you’re a results‑driven production leader ready to take the next step in your career within a supportive and forward‑thinking manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you.