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Form of workThe Company:
- The company operates a range of specialist converting equipment to produce flexible packaging materials. They are now looking for a Production Manager to join their team paying a competitive salary depending on experience
Job Title:
- Production Manager
Job Role of the Production Manager:
- Reporting to the Site Director, the main objectives of the role are to:
- Play a key role in the management of Health & Safety and housekeeping on site.
- Deputise as the senior manager on site in the absence of the Site Director.
- Maximise production performance through the management of process and people with a key focus on increased outputs, machine and resource utilisation and scrap reduction.
- Work closely with the planning, maintenance, warehouse, and QA teams to identify areas of opportunity to continuously improve factory performance through technical enhancement and operational innovation and procedures.
- Be responsible for the management, motivation and organisation of the production teams to maximise the performance and efficiency of the operation.
- Identify training needs and develop the skills of the shop floor workforce including formal review and performance management.
- Ensure tight control of costs and have input into capital projects to ensure maximum payback.
- Liaise effectively with all departments ensuring good communication and leading by example with an open, constructive and progressive style.
The Person:
- The successful candidate will have operated at management level and will have a good understanding of plastic films, flexible packaging, print and conversion equipment. Alternatively, applications from those in related management roles looking to apply transferable skills in a production environment will be considered. Applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills and be keen to take responsibility for the management, motivation and organisation of the production team. Candidates must be comfortable handling and improving data collection and be able to make considered decisions and communicate these effectively at all levels.
- You will have the knowledge and desire to help us continuously improve our products and processes and always seek to develop your own knowledge and responsibilities.
- You want to work in a company where excellent performance will be rewarded with an exciting compensation package.
Salary:
- Competitive Salary depending on experience
If you feel you have the right skill set and attributes for this role and that it’s the challenge you are looking for then please contact us on a confidential basis.
