At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead production activities, ensuring targets and quality standards are met.
- Company: GWP Group / Macfarlane Packaging is a leading UK packaging manufacturer with over 75 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary up to £45,000, plus a rewarding bonus scheme and 23 days annual leave.
- Other info: This is a full-time role based in Cricklade, Swindon area.
- Why this job: Join a stable company focused on sustainable packaging and continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in corrugated packaging manufacturing and strong leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 43000 - 45000 £ per year.
£43,000 to £45,000 per year, plus bonus & benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Cricklade (Swindon area)
Package: Basic Salary up to £45,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Sector: Corrugated Packaging Design & Manufacturing
The Company: GWP Group / Macfarlane Packaging, one of the UK's leading packaging manufacturers, are looking for a Production Manager to join our established team. You will become part of a business established for over 75 years, with a strong history of distributing and producing sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging.
Being part of Macfarlane PLC (the UK's largest packaging distributor) GWP Packaging offer stability along with continual growth that will offer opportunities for personal and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all production activities to ensure output targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are consistently achieved.
- Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across all manufacturing processes.
- Take ownership of production planning execution, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to meet business demands.
- Develop, coach, and lead production teams, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and high performance.
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and quality standards across all operations.
- Monitor and manage performance against KPIs, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication, planning, and problem resolution.
- Contribute to the overall operational strategy, supporting business growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
We are looking for a confident and experienced Production Manager with a strong background in manufacturing environments, ideally within the packaging sector. You will be a natural leader, capable of managing and developing teams while maintaining a clear focus on performance, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key Skills and Experience - Essential
- Proven experience managing production within a manufacturing environment
- Corrugated packaging manufacturing experience
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage, develop, and motivate teams
- A structured and proactive approach to managing performance and driving efficiency
- Experience working with production planning systems and KPI reporting
- A practical understanding of health & safety and quality requirements in manufacturing
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to contribute to operational improvements
Key Skills and Experience - Desirable
- IOSH or Nebosh health & safety qualification
- Leadership or management qualification (ILM, CMI or similar)
Benefits
- Competitive basic starting salary and rewarding bonus scheme
- 23 days annual leave plus all public / bank holidays
- Long service awards (10-40 years)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Employee assistance programme to support and advise with well-being and any issues
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender expression, religion or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly. No recruitment agencies please.
Production Manager in Cricklade employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
GWP Group / Macfarlane Packaging offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a contributory pension scheme. Located in Cricklade, the company has a strong commitment to sustainability and employee well-being, providing support through an employee assistance programme.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
