Production Shift Manager - Chard

Company:  Hunter Selection
Location: chard
Closing Date: 05/07/2026
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

Production Shift Manager

£45,000 - £48,000

Rotating days and nights

Private medical insurance, life insurance, EAP scheme, access to mental health first aiders, health, wellness resources and activities, 1:1 finance clinics, volunteering day, 8% pension scheme,


Our client is a leading manufacturer that is dedicated to producing products that's quality is recognised as second to none. Due to exciting plans for 2026 they are looking for a Production Shift Manager to join their Management Team.

Role & Responsibilities :

Overseeing all production and managing the section leaders.

Developing and communicate long term visibility of requirements throughout the lifecycle of the product

Overseeing, scheduling, and forecasting of planning activities, overseeing procurement and ensuring that purchasing is cost effective

Interface between internal and external stakeholders,

Provide leadership and direction to all direct reports and ensure objectives are met

Support introduction of new manufacturing processes and ensuring best practice is shared in the group


Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Strong engineering or manufacturing background with multiple process lines

Experience of people management including performance management, training and development

Green Belt 6 Sigma

Process improvement knowledge



Benefits Package:

£45,000 - £48,000

Rotating days and nights

Private medical insurance, life insurance, EAP scheme, access to mental health first aiders, health, wellness resources and activities, 1:1 finance clinics, volunteering day, 8% pension scheme,

If you are interested in the role or looking for something similar please contact our Managing Consultant, Emma Hardman

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.


Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Tenure: Permanent Salary: £45000 - £48000 per annum + Private Medical, Life Insurance, EAP Location: Chard, Somerset
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