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NEW VACANCY: PRODUCTION MANAGER
Are you an experienced Production Manager, Production Shift Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Shift Manager, Production Engineering Manager or Production Operations Manager seeking a new job?
We are recruiting for a Production Manager to join a well-established and leading manufacturing business based in Bideford (Devon), this is a day shift position Monday to Friday, and the role comes with an annual salary up to £55,000 per annum (DOE).
To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have
- Experience in a similar production or manufacturing leadership role.
- Previous experience within the Precision Engineering, Precision Manufacturing, Defense or Aerospace sector.
- Proven experience leading and developing operational teams within a manufacturing environment.
- A formal qualification such as an HNC, HND, or equivalent in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline would be preferred, but is not essential.
What You Will Do
- Lead and manage day-to-day production activities to meet customer delivery schedules, quality standards, and operational KPIs as a Production Manager.
- Coordinate labour, materials, consumables, and operational resources to maximise efficiency, throughput, and right-first-time performance.
- Manage Team Leaders, Supervisors, and production teams, including manpower planning, absence and overtime management, and performance development as a Production Manager.
- Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to resolve issues affecting quality, delivery, or efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean manufacturing, 5S, and TPM to reduce scrap, rework, and waste.
- Ensure robust health and safety practice, operational compliance, and controlled documentation across the production areas.
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What You Will Bring
- Experience of working as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or Operations leader.
- A formal qualification (HNC, HND or equivalent) in Manufacturing, Engineering or Operations Management.
- A strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs, operational performance management, and production flow.
- Demonstrable people management capability, with experience coaching teams and supporting skills development and competency records.
- Experience managing Health and Safety within a manufacturing environment, with confidence in compliance and escalation processes.
- A strong track record of driving productivity improvements, waste reduction, and continuous improvement activities.
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Location
The Production Manager role is based in Bideford (Devon).
Interested?
If Production Manager sounds like the next step in an exciting operational leadership career, apply now.
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