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Night Shift Production Manager – £62,000 per annum | Location: Milton Keynes | Schedule: Monday to Friday | Flexible Night Shift Start & Finish Times

Are you a proven leader in heavy engineering manufacturing looking for your next challenge? We’re seeking a Night Shift Production Manager to oversee operations and lead a team of five area leaders across Test, Corrosion, Paint & Strip, and Build.

Your Role

As the most senior person on site during the night shift, you’ll be responsible for:

Conducting site walk-throughs and production check-ins
     Managing team performance and ensuring compliance
     Overseeing all night shift production activities
     Driving operational excellence and continuous improvement
Your Team

You’ll lead five direct reports, each responsible for a key production area. Your leadership will be critical in maintaining high standards and smooth operations across the board.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting time to join us. The maintenance sector is thriving, driven by a growing focus on product longevity. Following a major company restructure, we’ve added new management layers to support growth—this role is central to that strategy.

What You’ll Need

Experience managing large teams in a manufacturing environment
    Strong background in heavy engineering
    Proven success as a Production Manager
    Excellent leadership and communication skills
Ready to lead the night shift and make a real impact?
Apply now and be part of a company that’s investing in its future—and yours.

Close date: 06/11/2025

About Ford & Stanley group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to the boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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