Production Leader

Production Leader

Full-Time 34650 - 42350 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and motivate teams to achieve production excellence and drive continuous improvement.
  • Company: Join Celanese, a leader in innovative materials with a focus on teamwork.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
  • Other info: Be part of a culture that values accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by driving safety, quality, and engagement in production.
  • Qualifications: Leadership mindset, strong communication skills, and a passion for operational excellence.

The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.

Overview: Celanese is looking for a Production Leader to drive flawless daily execution across our 24/7 and Core teams.

In this role, you’ll help translate unit strategy into action, strengthen team engagement, and ensure resources, priorities, and performance are aligned to SQRE (Safety, Quality, Reliability and Engagement) objectives.

Responsibilities: Lead and motivate 24/7 and Core teams to achieve our 4 core principles.

Execute the site plan and support daily operational excellence.

Review daily KPIs, identify gaps, and assign actions to close them.

Ensure resources, raw materials, supplies, and technology are available to support production.

Coordinate daily operations to support Safety, Quality, Reliability and Engagement (SQRE) goals.

Continuous Improvement, Identify and implement improvements in processes and procedures, leveraging Lean techniques.

Partner with Learning Facilitators, Stewardship Leaders, Asset Leaders, and Technology Leaders to remove barriers and develop the team.

Conduct walkthroughs, reinforce best practices, and escalate issues as needed.

Maintain a strong culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications: A leadership mindset with the ability to direct work and drive engagement.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and engagement skills.

Understanding of unit needs, strategy, and operational objectives.

A focus on operational learning.

Strong decision-making and root cause analysis skills.

Ability to prioritize and manage ambiguity.

Understanding of unit needs, strategy, and operational objectives.

  • Job Summary Requisition ID: 2026-23017Country: United Kingdom
  • City: Spondon

Production Leader employer: Celanese

Mylar Specialty Films (UK) Ltd is an excellent employer located in the picturesque Dumfries, Scotland, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and quality. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, fostering personal and professional growth while working collaboratively in a dynamic team environment. With a commitment to maintaining high standards and a clean workspace, this company ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the success of the production process.

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Contact Details:

Celanese Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Production Leader

Leadership Skills
Team Motivation
Operational Excellence
KPI Analysis
Resource Management
Lean Techniques
Continuous Improvement