At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the production team in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring quality and safety standards.
- Company: Established UK manufacturer known for innovation and quality in polymer-based processes.
- Benefits: Supportive culture, career growth opportunities, and recognition for your contributions.
- Other info: Proactive leaders with a passion for continuous improvement will thrive here.
- Why this job: Join a forward-thinking team and make a real impact in advanced manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Management experience and strong understanding of quality and health & safety standards.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Overview
My client is an established UK manufacturer specialising in advanced polymer-based manufacturing processes, supplying a diverse customer base across sectors including automotive, healthcare and industrial equipment.
The business has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service and continues to invest in advanced manufacturing technologies, people and long-term growth.
As a successful privately owned organisation with an established leadership team and loyal workforce, the company offers a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking culture where employees are genuinely valued and rewarded for their contribution.
Responsibilities
This is a post for a proactive and skilled
Manager to head up and lead the production team in the RIM and PU department.
The role covers all processes from raw materials through to finished product.
The Shop floor based Manager is responsible for ensuring production targets, quality standards, health and safety procedures, and housekeeping standards are met at all times.
Are you a leader with strong organisational skills and a commitment to upholding high standards across all aspects of production and team performance?
Essential Criteria
- Management experience running a successful team and following a flexible schedule.
- Strong understanding of quality standards and health & safety compliance.
- Ability to monitor and manage production targets and standards.
- Confident in delegating tasks, conducting checks, and managing records.
- Competent in basic computer use and documentation.
- High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining standards.
Desirable
- Management or Leadership qualification (e. g. ILM Level 2 or 3).
- Training or experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.
- Experience of working with ERP systems (e. g. CS3).
- Involvement in process improvement initiatives.
- Knowledge of PU moulding processes and materials / working with Elastomers
- Ability to train and upskill team members.
- Resilient and calm under pressure.
- Keen to develop and progress within the business.
Person Specification
- Strength of character – firm but fair approach
- Proactive and hands-on
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Leads by example and demonstrates strong leadership behaviours
- Clear communicator with the ability to motivate and support others
- Positive attitude to problem-solving and change
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