Senior Production Operator

Sigma Recruitment; Neath; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Neath, UK seeks a Senior Production Operator to lead a small team and take on hands-on production duties. The role offers a day-based schedule with no night shifts or weekend work, a salary of £28,000, and excellent benefits including 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays and a pension plan. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in production and be familiar with health and safety practices.

Benefits

25 days plus bank holidays

Pension: 5% company contribution

Supportive, people-focused culture

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a production environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Familiarity with 5S audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production while performing hands-on duties.
• Monitor KPIs and escalate issues.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership skills

Production duties

KPI monitoring

Health and safety reporting

5S audits

Job description

Overview

Are you a Senior Production Operator with leadership skills looking for a new opportunity?

Why Apply:

• No More Nights & No More Shifts
• Work days (Monday to Thursday, 7:00am-3:00pm, Friday 7:00am-2:00pm). Enjoy your evenings and weekends again, with no night shifts or weekend work.

Job Security

• Join a well-established manufacturer with over 55 years of success, supplying to global blue-chip companies across multiple sectors. The business is investing in its South Wales facility, ensuring long-term stability and new opportunities.

Supportive, People-Focused Culture

• Benefit from a leadership team that values your development. You will receive tailored training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress your career in a collaborative environment.

Excellent Benefits

• A salary of £28,000
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension: 5% company contribution
• Secure, long-term employment, with ongoing investment in your development

What You\'ll Be Doing

As the Senior Production Operator, you will take on a hands-on production and supervisory role. You will spend roughly 80% of your time on production duties and the other 20% focused on leading a small team. You are responsible for monitoring KPIs and escalating issues to the supervisor. It is the perfect blend of leading from the front and overseeing team performance.

What You\'ll Need to Apply

To succeed as the Senior Production Operator, you need experience leading teams while performing a hands-on production role.

• Reporting experience including health and safety near misses, safety observations, and manufacturing output communication.
• Experience with 5S audits and maintaining housekeeping standards is preferred.

About the Company

This is your opportunity to join a respected South Wales manufacturer, part of a global group, dedicated to continuous improvement and investing in its people.

Your working hours

Monday to Thursday, 7:00am-3:00pm, Friday 7:0am-2:00pm

PLEASE NOTE - there may be some requirement to work shifts initially upon joining and some weekend work for overtime, but the long-term plan is for this to be a days position.

Ready to take the next step?

If you are a Production Team Leader, Lead Operator or Senior Operator ready for a new challenge with a stable, growing business, click 'Apply Now'. No need to worry if your CV is not up to date - we can help. For a confidential chat, call the office and quote ref 4658.

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