Production Manager

  • Team Jobs -Industrial
  • Poole, Dorset
  • May 14, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Production Manager - Poole

TeamJobs are recruiting for a Production Manager to join a fast-growing, high-volume operation.

Step into a high-impact managerial role where you will take ownership of performance, lead large teams, and make a real difference on the shop floor. This opportunity is particularly suited to candidates from automotive, vehicle processing, recycling/waste, heavy industry or other high-throughput production environments.

If you thrive in a busy, fast-paced setting and enjoy improving processes and driving results, this is your opportunity to step up and shine.

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 DOE

Hours:
Monday to Friday
Rotational Shifts: 6.00 - 15.00 & 15.00 - 00.00
42.5 hour per week

Key Responsibilities
Lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams across yard, production, parts and warehouse
Take ownership of shift performance and operational decision-making
Drive output, productivity and labour efficiency in real time
Manage operational flow and remove bottlenecks across multiple areas
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean practices
Ensure compliance with health & safety standards while optimising productivity
Deliver results across output, efficiency, safety and profitability

Requirements
Proven experience managing large teams in a busy production or manufacturing environment
Track record of delivering output in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
A data-driven leader with strong commercial awareness
Demonstrated success in improving performance and reducing waste

Experience within the following sectors is highly desirable:
Automotive manufacturing or vehicle processing
Recycling / waste management
FMCG or high-speed production
Logistics or distribution at scale

What's in it for You?
Performance-related bonus
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Staff discounts, including discounted fuel
Health & wellbeing benefits after probation
Enhanced pension contributions

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're looking for a role where you can lead, influence, and grow within a thriving, high-performance operation, apply today and take the next step in your career.

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