*Monday to Friday
*Salary Negotiable
Talent Guardian is partnering with a well-established and fast-paced business to recruit an experienced Production Manager to oversee operations across Poole and Bournemouth sites.

This is a critical leadership role, responsible for ensuring efficient production operations, maintaining high-quality standards, and leading teams through both steady-state and peak seasonal demand.

The Role As Production Manager, you will take ownership of day-to-day production performance across both sites, ensuring smooth workflows, effective workforce planning, and operational excellence. Standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, daytime hours, with flexibility required, particularly during peak production periods.

You will work closely with Quality, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to ensure production targets are met safely, cost-effectively, and to a consistently high standard.

Key Responsibilities *Lead, coach, and develop production teams across multiple sites, fostering a positive and productive working environment
*Manage workforce planning, including coordination of a large temporary workforce during peak production periods
*Ensure products meet all quality, technical, and customer standards, working closely with Quality and Technical teams
*Oversee inventory and material availability in collaboration with Warehouse and Supply Chain functions
*Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs
*Monitor KPIs and prepare regular production reports for senior management
*Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations and maintain a safe, organised production environment
*Act quickly to resolve operational challenges and implement effective contingency plans when required
About You *Proven experience in a Production Manager or senior manufacturing leadership role
*Confident managing operations across multiple sites
*Strong people management skills with experience leading large, diverse teams
*Comfortable working in high-volume or seasonal production environments
*Data-driven, with experience using KPIs to drive performance
*Proactive, resilient, and adaptable, with the flexibility to respond to changing operational demands
Why Apply? *A key leadership role with responsibility across two production sites
*Opportunity to make a tangible impact on production performance and team development
*Supportive leadership environment with scope to influence process improvement and operational strategy
Interested?
Apply now or contact Talent Guardian for a confidential discussion about the role.