Job Description

About Us

Nonwovenn is one of the southwest's largest privately owned manufacturing business employing over 250 people. We are incredibly successful having grown significantly in the last two years with plans to grow further in the next three years, with the target turnover this current year of over 50M.

We are a business that is proud to contribute to harm reduction globally by making innovative specialised nonwoven fabrics in the medical, packaging, industrial, specialised filtration and personal protection markets.

The role and candidate

As a

Production Manager

at our Bridgwater facility, you will play a key role in delivering our 3-year strategic plan while overseeing day-to-day production operations. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will provide leadership, management, and direction to the Team Leaders.

This is a shopfloor-based position, operating on a continental shift pattern which is 4 on 4 off - 2 days 06:45 to 18:45 followed by 2 nights 18:45 to 06:45 followed by 4 rest days

Production Manager's

primary responsibility is to drive

operational delivery and quality

, ensuring production activities consistently meet performance targets and adhere to the highest standards of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety. You will lead your team to foster a positive, high-performing work environment and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Success in this role requires the ability to manage transitions between products efficiently, minimise downtime, and optimise production output. You will be accountable for

Safety, Quality, People, and Cost (SQPC)

throughout your shift and responsible for the overall site environment, including the facility infrastructure.

Working collaboratively with the

Senior Leadership Team

, including Planning, HSE, Engineering, and Quality, you will ensure operational excellence that supports both commercial objectives and budgetary commitments.

We will only consider applicants possessing relevant background for this role, focusing on comprehensible operational delivery and strong leadership skills.

What we offer

:

Salary of 55,000 per annum 20x12hr shift holiday, raising to 22x12hr shifts after 3 years. Access to Wellbeing 360 - our all in one benefits platform that gives you access to various well being services and hundreds of discounts on online and high street shops, gym discount membership, on-demand GP service and many more! On-site parking Cycle to work scheme Company Pension Contributions Company uniform

Key role responsibilities:

Leadership Skills:

Inspire and motivate the shift team, fostering a positive work environment. Build a cohesive and collaborative team that works effectively together. Engage with employees, seek their feedback, and invest in their professional development through shopfloor-based mentoring and coaching.

Effective Communication:

Communicate clearly with operators, team leaders, and senior leadership management team members and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Health, Safety and Sustainability:

Champion safety and environmental protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ensure the delivery of high-quality products from the manufacturing assets under your responsibility, while also driving waste reduction.

Production

: Ensure the timely completion of production outputs by driving the production plan and effectively allocating resources, including personnel and machinery, to meet production targets. Adapt to changing circumstances and make prompt decisions to address unexpected challenges, including the efficient redeployment of resources.

Manufacturing Cost Management:

Manage labour and material conversion costs in line with financial standards. Lean principles to drive performance.

Continuous Improvement:

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Coach and develop each member of the team to achieve their full potential.

Management Reporting:

Maintain accurate shift records, reports, and documentation related to production, stock integrity, safety, and employee performance. Lead weekly/monthly performance reviews and develop improvement action plans using SMART principles.

Experience and Qualifications required

Experience in managing a specialist manufacturing environment with multiple product types and flow line processes, demonstrating the ability to efficiently transition between products while minimising downtime and optimising production. Proven experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment. A strong leader, able to inspire and motivate a team and a commitment to people management and development. Experience in people management, including performance management, training, and development. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and a history of driving continuous improvement. A Lean manufacturing mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement. Visual Management, Daily Operational Review Meetings and Shift Reporting against a balanced scorecard of KPIs. Effective communication skills. Experience in managing safety, quality, delivery, and cost efficiency. Comfortable in a hands-on role, with the ability to drive KPIs and make data-driven decisions. Strong problem-solving skills, commitment to health and safety, and focus on quality control. Ability to understand priorities and allocate resource flexibility to achieve the production plan.

Flexibility to work in a 24/7 operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bridgwater TA6 4PW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Manufacturing: 4 years (required) Lean manufacturing: 2 years (required) Food production: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person