Production Manager - Labels And / Or Print

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PRODUCTION MANAGER - LABELS AND / OR PRINT
GREATER MANCHESTER / DERBYSHIRE
£Open depending on Experience
Our Client is a well-established, well invested & profitable UK Label Manufacturer with additional European manufacturing facilities at their disposal. They have invested heavily in new equipment and facilities at the company premises and have seen steady growth of year on year for the last 5 years.
They are currently looking to Production Manager to join their team. This is a Senior Management role, dealing with day-to-day site management whilst driving efficiencies across site through continuous improvement in line with Company growth targets and operational objectives.
Key Tasks:

• Day to day site management and compliance with good manufacturing processes
• Direct line management and associated tasks, including coaching and development of employees
• Measurement and review of production measures / KPI's including set up, run speeds, wastage, down time etc
• Day to day technical support and project management including trials, working closely with the Technical Manager
• Management of maintenance projects and priorities / requirements
• Overall responsibility for consumables, including purchasing and stock levels
• Implementation of site standards, utilising a 5s system or similar and overall responsibility for maintaining a high level of hygiene and housekeeping standards Working with the HR Manager on employee relations, including recruitment, welfare, disciplinaries / grievances and training
• Optimisation of staffing levels and weekly manning and assistance with job planning
• Accountability for manufacturing quality products to meet customer specifications
• Responsibility for quality concerns and corrective and preventative action being completed in a timely manner
• Attend quality and management meetings as required
• Assist with Company standards including BRC, Colour Management and ensuring health and safety standards are maintained at all times

Job Requirements:

• Technical capabilities and knowledge of the manufacturing production and processes
• IOSH qualification or equivalent
• Experience of manufacturing management and the ability to lead and motivate others
• Problem solving / communication skills
• IT and numerical skills, including Excel
• Organisational skills