Overview
In this role you will lead Safety, Quality, Environmental and Operational Excellence for the coating operation, owning end-to-end production planning and daily execution to meet customer demand. You will drive performance reviews and improvements in key metrics such as OEE, productivity and waste, while establishing a disciplined Standard Plant approach. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to safeguard safety, quality and delivery, shaping operations in a compliant, high-performance environment.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible hours
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- competitive salary
- private health insurance
- dental insurance
- pension plan
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership for Safety, Quality, Environmental and Operational Excellence in the coating operation
- Own production planning to align capacity, labor, materials and equipment with demand
- Lead daily execution of the production plan to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Productivity targets
- Lead daily performance reviews across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People and Continuous Improvement
- Drive improvements in OEE, labour productivity, profit per head, waste reduction and customer service
- Establish and sustain a disciplined Standard Plant approach using Leadership Standard Work and 6S principles
Key requirements
- Degree qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or related discipline or equivalent leadership experience
- 3–5 years of experience leading production teams in manufacturing or regulated environments
- Proven track record delivering improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity and Operational Excellence
- Strong experience in production planning, capacity management, resource optimization and execution of customer-driven schedules
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, CI, MDI, Leadership Standard Work and visual management systems
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) and IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications are highly desirable
- Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Leadership and people management
- Strong communication
- Problem-solving / analytical thinking
- Production planning
- Capacity management
- Resource optimization
Production Manager in Swindon employer: Linde Gas
At BOC Limited, a Linde company, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises safety, integrity, and inclusion. Located in Glasgow, our team enjoys competitive salaries, generous leave policies, and extensive training opportunities that empower personal and professional growth. Join us to be part of a diverse workforce where your contributions make a real difference in the communities we serve.
