Jobs in Wincanton

Production Manager

Somerset | Dairy Manufacturing | £50,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

Ready to lead a factory where your ideas will genuinely make a difference?

We're recruiting on behalf of an ambitious and growing dairy manufacturer that's investing in its people, its production facilities and its future.

This isn't a business where you'll simply keep the production lines running. They're looking for a Production Manager who wants to inspire teams, improve performance, challenge the status quo and play a key role in shaping the future of the operation.

If you're passionate about people, thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy seeing the results of continuous improvement, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

What You'll Be Doing

As Production Manager, you'll take ownership of a busy manufacturing department, leading from the front and creating a culture where safety, quality and performance come first.

You'll:

Lead, coach and develop a large production team, creating an engaged, high-performing culture.
Deliver production targets while maintaining exceptional quality and food safety standards.
Drive improvements in efficiency, productivity, waste reduction and overall factory performance.
Use data and KPIs to identify opportunities and implement meaningful improvements.
Work collaboratively with Engineering, Technical, Planning and Supply Chain to keep the operation running at its best.
Champion continuous improvement and encourage new ideas from every level of the business.
Develop Team Leaders and Supervisors, helping them reach their full potential.
Ensure Health & Safety and compliance remain at the heart of everything you do.
Who We're Looking For

You'll already be an experienced Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager or Operations Manager within food manufacturing and be someone who enjoys developing people just as much as delivering results.

Ideally you'll bring:

Experience within dairy manufacturing or another fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, influence and inspire teams.
A proven track record of improving production performance and delivering operational excellence.
Experience managing KPIs, labour, efficiencies and continuous improvement projects.
A hands-on management style and the confidence to make decisions.
A positive mindset with a genuine passion for developing both people and processes.
Why This Opportunity?

This is a business where your contribution will be recognised.

You'll be joining a company that is investing for the future, values its people and gives its managers the autonomy to make improvements that have a real impact.

In return you'll receive:

£50,000 - £55,000 salary depending on experience.
Excellent benefits package.
Genuine career progression opportunities.
A supportive leadership team that encourages innovation.
The opportunity to lead change rather than simply maintain it.
A stable, successful business with exciting plans for future growth.
Ready for your next challenge?

If you're an experienced Production Manager looking to join a forward-thinking dairy manufacturer where you can influence change, develop people and build a high-performing operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation