Job description
- Sherborne, Dorset
- Permanent,
- undefined,
- BBBH9679_1784195983
- 16/07/2026
Job description
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.
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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.
gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Closing Date: 15/08/2026
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Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.
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