Logoplaste UK, is currently seeking to recruit a ProductionManager.
Reporting directly to the Plant Manager you will have the opportunity to become an integral part of the Site Leadership Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful improvements across our Production department, strengthening our operations, enhancing customer relationships, and contributing to our ongoing success and growth.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Process Design & Governance
- Define frameworks for critical operational processes
- Identify, document and standardise manufacturing processes
- Ensure ownership and accountability structures are defined
- Develop process standards and governance systems
Process Performance & Capability Management
- Monitor process capability and performance trends
- Identify key process variables and control parameters
- Analyse performance data and implement corrective actions
- Drive optimisation initiatives to improve output and stability
- Lead Lean and continuous improvement methodologies
- Drive SMED, 5S, Kaizen, RCA and practical problem solving
- Identify waste reduction opportunities and process inefficiencies
- Monitor sustainability of implemented improvements
Quality & Process Control
- Ensure process controls support customer requirements and specifications
- Manage inline inspection systems and capability improvements
- Establish best-in-class process documentation and work instructions
- Maintain process consistency across operations
New Product & Process Introduction
- Define and implement structured approaches for new process introduction
- Support setup, trials and sample production activities
- Ensure new processes meet engineering and production standards
- Coordinate process validation and implementation activities
Capability Development & Process Ownership
- Develop process training programmes and validation criteria
- Build understanding and awareness of process management principles
- Coach teams on process adherence and standards
- Support technical capability development across operations
Who We Are Looking For
Background and Experience
- Experience in a process management, manufacturing or technical leadership role, with a track record of improving process performance and operational effectiveness.
- Ideally holds a recognised qualification in manufacturing, engineering or a related discipline, supported by relevant practical experience.
- Strong understanding of process optimisation principles, with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements.
- Experience implementing process control systems, operating procedures and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Good knowledge of lean tools including smed, 5s, kaizen, root cause analysis (rca) and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability, with the ability to interpret data, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Ideally holds a recognised qualification in manufacturing, engineering or a related discipline, supported by relevant practical experience.
Typical tasks
- Define process standards for critical business operations
- Review and assess process effectiveness and capability
- Model key process workflows and interactions
- Analyse KPIs and identify improvement opportunities
- Implement structured process changes and change control
- Support troubleshooting and process fault finding activities
- Develop SOPs and work instructions
- Monitor line changeovers and process variation trends
- Customer Relations
- Participate in customer meetings relating to process and quality performance
- Liaise with customers regarding process capability matters
- Investigate process-related concerns and complaints
- Support corrective actions and monitor effectiveness
Logoplaste is an equal opportunities employer, where the foundation of our culture and our drive is based on Diversity & Inclusion. At Logoplaste we are all unique and different, everyone is accepted and respected for who they are. This is our strength.
Process Manager in Dumfries employer: Logoplaste
Logoplaste UK is an excellent employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering comprehensive training in mechanical and safety skills for the Machine Operator role. With a strong focus on teamwork and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment, employees can thrive in a culture that values quality and collaboration. Located in a dynamic production setting, Logoplaste provides unique opportunities for career advancement and personal development.
