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Production Manager
Job Posted: 20 hours ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Shift Production Manager
Up to £55,000
Yolk Recruitment are proud to be supporting this exciting recruitment campaign for a Production Manager to join a leading specialist manufacturing organisation in Bridgwater. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader to play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, people development, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.
As a Production Manager, you'll join a team of four managers on site, working on a continental shift pattern and reporting directly to the Operations Director. This is a hands-on role where you'll guide and support team leaders and operators to consistently deliver production targets.
You'll take ownership of Safety, Quality, People, and Cost during your shift, ensuring production assets run efficiently, downtime is minimised, and output is maximised. By collaborating closely with colleagues in HSE, Planning, Engineering, and Quality, you'll play a vital role in driving operational excellence, supporting commercial growth, and meeting budgetary objectives.
Key responsibilities
Inspire, coach, and mentor team leaders and operators to build a positive, high-performing culture.
Champion GMP and HSE standards to maintain a safe workplace while delivering high-quality products.
Drive the production plan by allocating resources effectively and making quick decisions to overcome challenges and achieve targets.
Manage labour and material costs in line with financial expectations, applying lean principles to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement by using data-driven decisions, visual management tools, and KPIs to measure and enhance performance.
Maintain accurate records, ensure clear shift handovers, and lead performance reviews with SMART action plans.This is what you'll need:
Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong people management skills with a passion for developing and motivating teams.
A hands-on, shopfloor-focused approach with the ability to drive KPIs and deliver against targets.
Knowledge and application of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
Experience managing safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.And this is what you'll get:
Competitive salary.
Access to wellbeing benefits.
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