Bodycote
Production Manager
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About Bodycote
At Bodycote, we’re more than the world’s leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services. We’re a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability shapes everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Sustainability is central to our future. We’re on an ambitious journey to reduce our environmental impact through advanced technologies, smarter processes, and ongoing innovation, with our teams around the world playing a key role in making that happen.
The Role
As Production Manager, responsible for leading production operations at our Chard facility to ensure performance, safety, quality, and delivery targets are achieved. Taking ownership of people, processes, and plant efficiency, the role plays a key part in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the site.
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What We’re Looking For
- Qualified in an Engineering or Science discipline
- Background in engineering, process, or manufacturing within a regulated industry
- Ability to act decisively and solve staff or equipment-related problems
- ICT literacy to manage technologies and systems
- Customer-focused approach ensuring high levels of quality and service
- Clear and persuasive communication skills across all levels
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Strong leadership and motivational ability to meet deadlines
- Understanding of health and safety requirements
- Good problem-solving skills (root cause) with a results-driven approach
- Continuous improvement and lean tools experience (desirable)
What’s In It for You
- Career progression opportunities in a global business
- A supportive culture where growth and development matter
- Join us at an exciting point of change, where expertise helps define the next chapter of our business
- Competitive salary and annual bonus eligibility
- Pension – matched contribution from 4% to 10%
- Employee assistance programme including wellbeing app
- Life Assurance – 2 x annual salary
- 25 days holiday plus national holidays
- Full pay whilst off sick for a limited number of days (in addition to statutory entitlement)
- Free parking and refreshments on all sites
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Location & Work Pattern
This role is based in Chard with onsite expectations. Some travel may be required.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of metallurgy with Bodycote, we’d love to hear from you. Why not explore this opportunity further, to start your journey with us.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and ethnic origin. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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