Production Manager

Production Manager

Blunham

We are looking for a new Production Manager to lead the manufacturing staff and take our production systems to the next level, a highly visible and inclusive leader, reporting to the Site General Manager. You will inspire positive change and drive efficiency within a modern, purpose-built manufacturing site. You will help drive a cultural change programme, so its not a BAU role.

You will be at the forefront of leading a dedicated, highly skilled and diverse team. Your role isn't just to lead – it's to improve, challenge, transform, empower, mentor, and win! Everyday!

Working closely with the site General Manager and leadership team, you will also be responsible for helping delivering the sites strategy, KPIs and sustainability goals.

Role Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the effective running of the Production function on a day-to-day basis and the development of the team and department to deliver the site’s Production Plan in line with Divisional/Group initiatives to achieve service excellence.
• Responsible for driving HSER standards through the use of all Leadership in action tools
• Responsible for driving productivity through effective monitoring of process performance to ensure the production plan can be delivered
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, sharing internal and external information, and acting as the main liaison for other areas of the business to provide a united service to customers.
• Direct line management of senior production team members including performance management, absence management and reporting.
• Ensure adequate cover within the team at all times to support and relieve pressure whist delivering on internal and external requirements.
• Works closely with the Engineering manager to ensure asset reliability is delivered through adherence to planned maintenance

What we would like to see:

• Strong Production background, related degree desirable
• Must have experience of managing teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of lean process and experience in lean manufacturing environments
• Strong / proven leadership skill and experience. Is able to lead and inspire teams
• Has specific knowledge and experience of Operational Management

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Qualifying Sick Pay scheme
• Pension scheme & Life insurance
• Share Save scheme
• Income Protection
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP, Occupational Health & free Flu vaccine
• Cycle to Work and shopping discounts

To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.