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.