Hawk 3 Talent Solutions
Production Manager
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Production Manager
Production Manager – Swindon, Wiltshire £40,000 per annum Hawk3 Talent Solutions | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity
Hawk3 Talent Solutions is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing team in Wiltshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role where you’ll oversee a well-structured team comprising:
- 4 Team Leaders
- 1 Assembly Manager
- 1 Evening Shift Leader
- 1 Production Planner
- ~30 skilled production staff
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment • Balancing the demands of hands-on leadership with strategic thinking
The Role
As Production Manager, you’ll ensure operations run efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and coordinating daily production across both shifts
- Ensuring on-time delivery while upkeeping exceptional quality standards
- Improving production efficiency through smart planning and leadership
- Adapting production plans to meet evolving customer demands
- Coaching, mentoring, and developing Team Leaders and wider staff
- Driving performance via KPI tracking and clear communication
- Promoting a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
- Conducting team meetings, inductions, appraisals, and disciplinary processes as needed
- Managing attendance, timekeeping, and payroll accuracy
- Enforcing health & safety compliance, safe systems, and PPE adherence
- Addressing quality alerts through rigorous problem-solving
- Reporting weekly machine performance and cascading insights
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About You
We’re looking for a people-focused leader passionate about operational excellence and team development. Ideal candidates have:
- Proven experience managing large teams in manufacturing environments
- Confidence in using:
- Production planning systems (MRP)
- MS Office tools
- Expertise in heavy manufacturing machinery
- Strong coaching & mentoring skills
- Proactive, positive mindset with a strategic outlook
- Outstanding communication skills and an approachable leadership style
- Experience in KPI reporting and performance management
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What’s in It for You?
- 23 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing support)
- Long service awards (10–40 years)
Closing date: 17.07.26 (subject to interest)
Note: Hawk3 Talent Solutions acts as an employment agency on behalf of its client. Referenced candidates submitted personal data to us will adhere to the agency’s Privacy Policy. We welcome applications and merit-based recruitment but face high volumes, so individual responses may not always be possible. Thank you for your interest!
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