At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead multi-shift production operations and ensure high-quality standards are met.
- Company: Established manufacturing company with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, stable career growth, and involvement in exciting projects.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and drive improvements in efficiency and sustainability.
- Qualifications: Experience in production management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Production Manager to lead multi-shift operations, ensuring production plans are delivered safely and efficiently to high quality standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, particularly within corrugated processes.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day blow moulding production operations
- Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are achieved
- Drive KPIs including OEE, waste reduction, downtime, and labour efficiency
- Lead, motivate, and develop multi-shift production teams
- Promote a strong health & safety culture and ensure compliance with HSE standards
- Support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and 5S
- Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams to improve performance and reduce downtime
- Drive improvements in efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainability
- Leverage data analysis and insights to drive operational efficiency, profitability, and informed decision-making
- Develop and enhance reporting through automation, standardisation, and effective visualisation to communicate performance to stakeholders
- Lead and approve production process improvements at a regional level, ensuring they remain scalable, efficient and fit for purpose
- Collaborate with global stakeholders to align and standardise processes
- Support implementation of new workflows, tools, and systems
Skills and experience required:
- Proven experience as a Production Manager within print packaging
- Strong leadership experience managing large teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Good understanding of blow moulding processes
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
- Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of UK health & safety standards and employment legislation
What is on offer:
- Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum
- Working continental shifts within a well established manufacturing environment
- Opportunity to work on high speed automated production machinery
- Supportive and collaborative engineering team
- Involvement in continuous improvement and site development projects
- Stable long term career opportunity with ongoing development potential
How to apply:
Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience as a Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Electrical Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer.
Production Manager employer: RH Recruiting Limited
Join a leading manufacturing company that prioritises employee growth and development within a dynamic and supportive work culture. As a Production Manager, you will benefit from competitive remuneration, the opportunity to work with advanced automated machinery, and be part of a collaborative team focused on continuous improvement and sustainability. With a strong emphasis on health and safety, this role offers a stable long-term career path in a well-established environment, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
