5 Manufacturing jobs in Ystradgynlais

Manufacturing Manager
Bridgend, South Wales
Salary up to £75,000 plus benefits

Are you a proven Manufacturing Manager with a passion for driving operational excellence?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer in the packaging sector and play a pivotal role as part of the Senior Leadership Team.

The Role
As Manufacturing Manager, you’ll take ownership of production, engineering, and factory operations.
Reporting directly to the MD, you’ll lead from the front to deliver against key KPIs and help shape the future direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead production, engineering and factory teams to deliver outstanding performance
• Drive efficiencies across the site, reducing downtime, waste and costs
• Implement lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and automation initiatives
• Manage CAPEX programmes and preventative maintenance strategies
• Set and monitor production KPIs, ensuring OTIF delivery
• Develop and inspire teams through training, coaching and succession planning
• Work closely with commercial, supply chain and quality functions to ensure smooth operations
• Champion health & safety and compliance across the site

What we’re looking for:

• Experienced Manufacturing/Production Manager within packaging or wider FMCG
• Proven track record of leadership at senior level, ideally with engineering exposure
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, CI, TPM or similar methodologies
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery
• Excellent people leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

The Package:
Salary up to £75,000 plus benefits including 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays, generous pension scheme, private healthcare scheme.

If you’re a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Apply now to find out more.

CNC Machinist (Manufacturing)

Porth

45,000 - 50,000 + Extensive Overtime + OTE 80K + Career Progression + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Are you a CNC Machinist, preferably with experience working with Mazak machines, looking to join one of the UK's leading plastics manufacturers, who offer a stable position and manageable working week, with industry leading earning potential through unlimited overtime paid at a 1.5x rate?

Do you want to work in a role whereby some of the companies' highest earners reach up to 90,000 through unlimited overtime, with the further added benefits of 25-day holiday as well as bank holidays off, your birthday off, as well as career progression into team-lead roles?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the countries' leading plastic manufacturers, who manufacturer precision components for a variety of exciting industries and clients, who since their creation have gone strength to strength to where they now boast a workforce of 240 people.

In this role you will be responsible for setting, operating, and adjusting programs on Mazak Millers and Lathes. You will also be responsible for inspecting machines to ensure high quality production.

This role would suit a CNC Machinist, preferably with experience working with Mazak machines, looking for a role whereby they can greatly increase their earnings with unlimited overtime paid at 1.5x rate, with the further benefits of 25 days holiday as well as bank holidays off, your birthday off, and career progression into team-lead roles.

The Role

• Setting and Operating CNC Mills or Lathes
• Adjusting programs on Mazak Machines
• Inspect machines ensuring high production quality

The Person

• CNC Machinist (Milling or Turning)
• Preferably experience working with Mazak machines
• Commutable distance to Porth

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Key Words: CNC, CNC Machinist, Machinist, Setting, Operating, Milling, Turning, Programming, Overtime, Progression, Extensive Overtime, CNC Milling, CNC Turning, Porth, South Wales

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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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Job description:

We are seeking a hands-on and detail-orientedProduction Engineer / Inventory Manager to oversee and coordinate key aspects of our custom PC manufacturing process. This role involves managing production orders, handling supplier communications, assembling and testing hardware, and maintaining accurate inventory and asset tracking.

Key Responsibilities:

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