Production Manager

Our client is the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of recyclable packaging products. They are part of a wider group who are a world leader in this field with sites based across Europe. As a business, they strive to exceed customer expectations.

An opportunity has arisen to join a successful manufacturing company, based on Flixborough Industrial Estate. We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to join them on their mission of preserving food and the planet by offering good quality, value, and service.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Take ownership of the production department and all manufacturing operations.
2. Assess, interrogate, and implement production schedule as provided by the Managing Director and Operations Manager. Manage shifts/team to deliver the production plan without compromising safety, quality, or efficiency.
3. Lead Shift managers effectively in line with company vision, policies, and procedures.
4. Ensure the team complies with all relevant company policies and procedures.
5. Work closely with supervisors, quality, health and safety, engineering, and logistics functions to deliver agreed production goals and targets.
6. Work with Health & Safety and Training departments to develop, update, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, Safe Working Procedures, and best practices for production operations.
7. Develop an excellent knowledge of the plant and process to help make informed decisions.
8. Manage departmental issues and queries, escalating to Senior Management as required.
9. Ensure production lines and processes are functioning efficiently and effectively.
10. Manage and evaluate resources to maximise productivity and minimise downtime.
11. Ensure effective and accurate manning to deliver customer requirements within the expected timescales.
12. Recognise future demands and drive readiness to meet these needs.
13. Work closely with the purchasing department to ensure materials are available at the point of use.
14. Drive excellence and continuously strive for improvement.
15. Complete key people processes such as performance reviews, investigations, disciplinaries, and other communications.
16. Effectively manage the workload of your team.
17. Collate production data and use it as a source of improvement.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, some flexibility is required due to business needs as and when required.

THE CANDIDATE:

1. Minimum 3 years background in a manufacturing management environment.
2. Process excellent communication and organisational skills.
3. A commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. A willingness to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
6. A flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the business when required.
7. Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering quality standards to our customers, which aligns with the organisation's core values.
8. A high level of organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
9. Ability to implement new processes and drive performance.

THE BENEFITS:

1. 31 days holiday including BH.
2. Pension.
3. On-site parking.

THE CONSULTANCY:

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.