Production Manager (Manufacturing)

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Job information

  • Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £50000 - £55000 per annum + Company Bonus + Training + Progression
  • Published: 29 April 2026

Production Manager (Manufacturing)

£50,000 – £55,000 + Company Bonus + Training + Progression + 33 Days Holiday + Early Friday Finish

Gloucester

Are you a Production Manager from a manufacturing background looking to join a thriving company, offering you a varied and autonomous role, where you will lead the production department and be integral to the daily operations of this long-standing manufacturer?

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the entire production department for this well-established manufacturer. You will create production plans aligned with company targets, liaise with shop leads and the design department on production to ensure projects are completed efficiently, forecasting budgets and timescales and consistently reviewing team KPIs.

This company have been operating for over 5 decades and are a world-renowned manufacturer of rotary lobe gas compressors. These compressors are vital for the continued operation of large chemical, petrochemical and renewables plants. This company are experiencing accelerated growth and are rapidly expanding their operations to a brand new, bespoke, 90,000 square foot facility in Gloucester.

This role would suit a Production Manager looking for the next challenge in their career, where they can make an impact, and autonomously manage a team, where they can truly make the role their own.

The Role:

  • Overseeing the production team and department
  • Consistently review KPIs ensuring they are aligned with company goals
  • Create production, contingency and recovery plans
  • Budgeting and forecasting of projects to ensure they are delivered efficiently
  • Liaising with shop leads and the design department on various projects
  • Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-4pm and Friday 7:30am-12pm

The Person:

  • Team leader, supervisor or management experience
  • Manufacturing background

Reference number BBBH 25093

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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