Production Shift Manager – Poole

Hunter Selection; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% pension scheme

32 days holiday increasing with tenure

Buy holiday scheme

Discounted products

Health Cash Plan

Career opportunities

Discount platform

Generous family leave policy

Leadership development

Cycle to work scheme

Free Parking

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Production Shift Manager in Poole, Dorset. The role involves overseeing all production, leading section leaders, and driving cost-effective procurement and planning processes within a multi-line manufacturing environment.

The position offers a competitive salary of £48,000–£48,500 per year plus a bonus, with pension and extensive holiday benefits. It targets individuals with strong leadership and green belt Six Sigma credentials.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Engineering background

People management

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Production Shift Manager – Poole – Dorset

£48,000 – £48,500 + Bonus

Monday – Friday 3 shift

• 20% pension scheme
• 32 days holiday increasing with service
• Buy holiday scheme
• Discounted products
• Health Cash Plan
• Career opportunities
• discount platform
• Generous family leave policy
• Leadership development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking

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

Role & Responsibilities:

Overseeing all production and managing the section leaders.

Developing and communicate 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:

£48,000 – £48,500 + 10% Bonus

Monday – Friday 3 shift

• 20% pension scheme
• 32 days holiday increasing with service
• Buy holiday scheme
• Discounted products
• Health Cash Plan
• Career opportunities
• discount platform
• Generous family leave policy
• Leadership development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking

Code: INDENM

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Tenure: Permanent

Salary: £48000 – £48500 per annum + 20% pension, bonus, Progression

Location: Poole, Dorset