Production Manager
Job in
Mountain, Mountain Ash, Rhondda Cynon Taf, BD132DF, Wales, UK
Listed on 2026-08-01
Listing for:
Gap Technical Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-01
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Production Manager £60,000 - £70,000 Sherborne Days Only (Mon-Fri) gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Production Manager to work at their facility based near Sherborne Performance Objectives Lead daily production operations, ensuring output, quality, and delivery schedules are consistently met. Coordinate labour, materials, consumables, and resources to maximise efficiency, throughput, and utilisation.
Manage and develop Team Leaders, Supervisors, and production teams, including absence, overtime planning, performance reviews, and training support. Partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to reduce scrap, rework, and non-conformances through root cause actions. Drive Lean initiatives such as 5S and TPM, improving right-first-time performance and operational flow. Ensure health, safety, and compliance are embedded across the production environment, supporting risk assessments, accident investigations, and safe systems of work.
Person Specification
Experience of working as a Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or Operations leader. A formal qualification (HNC, HND or equivalent) in Manufacturing, Engineering or Operations. 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 & 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. Apply Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.
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