Sittingbourne, Kent * £50,000 per annum, paid weekly * Permanent, full-time * Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:30 5S Recruitment is recruiting a Production Manager for an established plastics manufacturer in Sittingbourne. You’ll oversee injection moulding and manual assembly, with a regular weekday schedule and a team that includes five Production Team Leaders, a Manual Assembly Team Leader and 12 Injection Moulding Technicians. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll spend time on the shop floor coaching Team Leaders, dealing with production issues as they arise and making sure the factory delivers against its safety, quality and output targets. The role * Lead daily production, set clear priorities and work with Planning to deliver the schedule and maintain stock availability. * Develop Team Leaders through coaching, training plans and appraisals. Manage attendance, performance and disciplinary matters. * Use output, scrap and efficiency data to identify where time and material are being lost, then work with the team to improve performance. * Work with Maintenance and the Toolroom to keep equipment and tooling ready for production. * Review risk assessments and standard operating procedures. Lead incident investigations and maintain standards for housekeeping and PPE. About you You’ll need experience leading manufacturing teams, a track record of developing supervisors or Team Leaders, and the confidence to act on production data. You’ll also need strong communication skills and be comfortable using IT for reporting. Experience in injection moulding, assembly or Lean manufacturing would be an advantage. What’s on offer £50,000 a year, paid weekly. Hours are Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:30, with a 30-minute unpaid break. Benefits include a Christmas bonus subject to company performance, a Share Incentive Plan, employee discounts and wellbeing benefits, and ongoing training. Apply through CV-Library with your CV. Please include the size and type of manufacturing teams you’ve led. About 5S Recruitment Limited 5S Recruitment specialises in recruitment across plastics, engineering and manufacturing
Production Manager in Sittingbourne employer: 5S Recruitment Limited
Join a leading precision plastics manufacturer in Mitcham, South London, where you will thrive in a dynamic and technically advanced environment. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer competitive salaries, a unique 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology in regulated industries. Our collaborative work culture encourages innovation and continuous improvement, making it an excellent place for Maintenance Engineers seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
